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Originally Posted by Quick281
I think part of the problem was the fact that I was taking the axle nut completely off. When tightening it all back up this straitened the axle shaft out inside the adjustment block and tightened the chain further then I planned for.
I am outside working on it and may just wait till tomorrow so that I can get a good ruler and get this shit right. This sucks.
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There should be two bolts (one on each side) that slide out and lock against the axle blocks to prevent it from sliding forward. Make tightening adjustments using those bolts, loosen the locknut, loosen the axle bolt, then use a wrench (should be 10mm on a zuk) to turn the bolt out against the axle block, this will slide the axle back very slowly, allowing VERY precise adjustment of the chain. Once the slack is right retighten the lock nuts and you're golden.
Also, the millimeter specific metal ruler is better than the notch marks on the axle, but the swingarm itself might be off slightly, not to mention whatever you are measuring it against, the best way to make sure the chain is right is to use a chain alignment tool, which can be had pretty cheaply ($10?) from any good dealership.