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Guys

got a metmachex swinger (not pinchbolt jmc type)
with spindle and 2
8mm bolts either side
any idea where i can find an idiots guide to adjusting the chain.
first bike with this type of adjuster.
Best to jack bike up ? Chains v tight.
any help appreciated worse than a rubic cube to fathom out
scratching me head a lot feck ?

thanks

To adjust the Metmachex
Place the bike on the main stand or paddock stand.
Slacken off the axle shaft nut
Slacken the 4 socket head caps (2 either side)
On the fixed head of the axle, use a spanner to rotate.
You will see the chain tighten or slacken as you rotate the shaft.

The axle has a key on one side - this key rotates the eccentric adjustment.

Tighten up the 4 socket head caps & then the main axle shaft nut.

stu

This system isn't very good - bit of a naff design - it's prone to slipping when subject to powerful engine forces & is hard to align accurately - it also effects ride height each time the chain is adjusted

Pigford wrote:This system isn't very good - bit of a naff design - it's prone to slipping when subject to powerful engine forces & is hard to align accurately - it also effects ride height each time the chain is adjusted

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ok guys appreciated
looks like i'll have to take apart. The black circular adjusters are not budging with small adjustments. They are moving (dropping ride height with major slack on axle, allen bolts)
think they need greased up to slide better for small adjustments.

Prefer the standard adjusters with measurement notches.
was concerned with ride height.
Chains going to be quite tight anyway to clear bottom of metmachex.

thanks
the joys of old bikes