Fz6r chain stiff and loose

[Man]

Hey guys I need some advice. I have about 6000 miles on my Fz6r and when i went today to see the slack on my chain is was insanely tight, i guess a tight spot. However when i moved the bike foward and went to check the chain slack again it was in spec.. having good amount of slack. Do you guys recommend getting a new chain or adjusting it from the tightest spot? Thanks.

 

[dart1963]

try a good clean and lube... could just be junk in a few spots

 

[BlastOffMike]

Yea the difference between the tightest and loosest spot definitely shouldn't be that drastic. If the tight spot is that tight, I wouldn't adjust for it or the loosest area will be way too loose--danger!!!

 

[Man]

Thanks, I tried cleaning and lubing the chain, however the problem is still there. Ill see if adjusting the chain will help.

 

[alaskanflyboy]

If it's that tight and cleaning didn't help, I'd look into a new chain.

 

[Marthy]

Agree with Alaskanflyboy. Don't cheap out on safety. 6K is a bit early to change chain/sprockets on the 6R but if you have too... do it. Might need to reconsider your cleaning/lubing approach, you should get easily twice (if not 3X) as much mileage out of the chain. Give n take... every other fuel tank you should give your chain some TLC.

Expect spending a hair under $200.00 for the 2 sprockets & chain. (Yes, change everything at once)

 

[Man]

Thanks for the responses, I usually lube and clean every 600 miles, however im going to see if this problems goes away after adjusting. If not Ill definitely be getting a new chain and sprockets.

 

[Man]

OHHHH lolol...I think i figured it out.... so when I actually put the bike in neutral and checked for the tight spot on the chain it never appeared while I rotated the chain. It only got stiff when the bike was parked and in gear on a slope. The day I got off and checked was probably when it was parked. Im going to see if this is true tommrow but sure looks like it.