From: utzoo!decvax!cca!hplabs!hao!menlo70!sytek!zehntel!teklabs!ucbcad!ARPAVAX:CSVAX:npois!npoiv!harpo!zeppo!mes@sri-unix Newsgroups: net.cycle Title: Re: Kaw CSR 750 Chain Trouble - (nf) Article-I.D.: zeppo.275 Posted: Mon Aug 16 10:12:26 1982 Received: Fri Aug 20 02:45:49 1982 #R:zeppo:6700001:zeppo:6700002:000:1022 zeppo!mes Jul 26 12:14:00 1982 In reference to the Kawasaki chain drive problems I had on my CSR 750... First, thanks to all who called, wrote, mail(1)ed etc.... The problem turned out to be a combination of two things: (1), the alignment marks stamped into the arms were *not* true with each other (off by about 1/32 in or so) (and this was true of 3 bikes examined) and, (2), Unless a tightening procedure for the rear axle bolt is followed as specified in the service (but *not* owners) manual, the bolt side can force the entire wheel slightly to the left (as facing front), thereby causing the rear sprocket to lie out of plane with the front... After following the proper procedure, everything worked fine, and i am enjoying riding without having to worry about where exactly on the power curve I find myself! (aside from normal concerns) Thanks again to all who responded...gee whiz, ain't news great! Mike BTL Whippany NJ ...harpo!zeppo!mes