Chain Monkey Motorcycle Chain Tensioning Tool

Chain Monkey by Tru-Tension is a revolutionary chain tensioning tool, designed to enable precise chain tension for motorcycle and motorsport enthusiasts.

Chain Monkey is the world’s first tool designed to help you set the tension on your motorcycle’s drive chain. The task of tensioning a chain can be a tedious and time consuming task, especially on motorcycles. But not anymore.

By using Chain Monkey, anyone can set their chain tension quickly, easily and with minimal knowledge required. From new riders through to experienced mechanics, Chain Monkey will simplify the task, optimise performance and save you money through its revolutionary, patented design.

Before you begin, remove black plastic cap from domed nut.

Step 1: Using your motorcycle’s manufacturer manual, specify how much slack your chain requires in mm or inches. Measure the size of your chain and use the table to identify your required Chain Monkey setting.
Step 2: Remove black cap and align bottom of domed nut with required setting line and adjust circular stop until it touches the orange base.
Step 3: Hook on to chain and tighten until circular stop touches the orange base.
Step 4: Tighten chain until all slack is removed while centralising wheel.
Step 5: Remove from chain. Required tension will now be set.