Chain Slack: How often?

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It seems as if my chain gets extremely loose after about 2,500 miles. I will admit that i do ride aggressivly, but this seems to be a bit "agressive".

Any thoughts? Are you experiencing a similar frequency?

Brendan
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[rider1951]

I've only adjusted my chain about 4 times in 15,000 miles. I adjust it at about 1" slack and clean it every 1000 to 2000 miles.

[RiffRaff]

I haven't had to adjust it yet. 4300 miles. Started out cleaning/lubing it at 500 mile intervals but have since gone to 1000. I am now thinking of maybe only at oil changes.

I am pretty easy on the bike though. I haven't hit the redline yet.

[rider1951]

RiffRaff
What the heck are you waiting for open her up and see what she'll do. You need to get her broken in.

[RiffRaff]

Having ridden a Harley for many years I still can't get used to a motor that revs past 6k RPM. Also, I am doing 4k at 70mph so, other than dropping a gear or two, how am I supposed to use the upper rev band?

Seriously though, I have seen 8k or so but seldom.

Did I mention that I also get pretty damn close to 50 mpg? :)

[Alan]

Hard acceleration will slacken it. I lube mine every 300 miles with castrol chain wax. Little and often does the trick. Tightened it once in 2800 miles, And i drive it like i stole it ! :twisted:

[Viggen]

I lube it at the end of everyday of riding, I've had to adjust it twice in 4000miles (2 up high speed riding)