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DRIVE TRAIN
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Your OSET features a traditional chain and sprockets, covered by a plastic
chain-guard. It is direct drive, with no gears. With the motor mounted in the
swingarm, suspension movement has no effect on tension. However, the chain
does need to be checked and adjusted regularly, especially when the bike is
new. The chain must be checked before every ride and adjusted as necessary.
There should be very little slack in the chain. Adjustment is done as follows:
1. Ensure power is turned off.
2. Detach chain guard by removing 4 bolts (a).
3. Loosen axle nuts (b) and band brake mount bolt (c).
4. Turn adjustment nuts evenly on both sides. Very small movements can
make a big difference. Do not tighten so much there is no slack at all. It
should be ‘taught’, not ‘tight‘.
5. While the chain guard is off, lubricate the chain & check the sprocket bolts
for tightness.
6. Reverse the above procedure, ensuring all bolts are tight.
7. Check the wheel for alignment, and the chain for tension.
WARNING!
Failure to maintain and adjust the
chain and align the wheel correctly
could result in the chain jumping off
the sprockets, causing a potentially
dangerous and damaging condition.
