The Oxford Chain Tensioner does for chain slack what a spirit level does for a picture on the wall: it makes it simple to get things exactly right. Adjusting chain slack used to be a job you either skipped or left to the workshop, but this tool lets you do it yourself, quickly and without hassle.
Chain slack – the free play in your chain – is crucial. Too tight and the chain can snap when the swingarm moves unexpectedly. Too loose and the chain will whip around. Every motorcycle manufacturer lists the ideal values in the workshop manual, but setting them correctly normally takes patience and feel.
The Oxford Chain Tensioner removes most of that guesswork. You set the tool to the required value (found in your manual), place it over the chain and pull the rear wheel back to tension it. The tool ensures you maintain the correct slack while tightening the wheel. Remove the tensioner and you are done.
The result is a chain that is neither too tight nor too loose. That extends the life of chain and sprockets, improves power transfer and makes the ride smoother and safer. Less wear, lower costs, more comfort.
You can use the Oxford Chain Tensioner at home in the garage, on the pavement, on the road or when travelling. It makes no difference. It fits in your toolbox and does not demand heaps of experience. Just go for it.
