Loose is wayyyy better than too tight. I run my chain at the slack side of the measurement spec because I ride hard and do track days, both of which use more of the suspension's travel... when shit gets bottomed out your chain gets tighter...
The spec for my bike is 35 to 45 mm.... I run it at 45mm.
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Originally Posted by 6doublefive321
Too loose = bad, too tight = worse. If you chain is loose, you will hear it slapping around. If its too tight, you may not hear anything or some type of popping. Over tightened chains can mess your shit up. They can wear out or break a counter shaft in little or no time at all.
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Ding ding! Winner.
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Originally Posted by ShanMan14
Can this be done without getting the bike in a stand? My chain needs adjusting and I no longer have my Pit Bull.
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Originally Posted by Quick281
I believe so, in fact my service manual recommends that final adjustments are made using only the kick stand.
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Originally Posted by Cutty72
yes, chain adjustment can be done on the side stand.
and as stated, measurements should be taken while it is on the side stand.
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No way... not for me at least. My service manual says to make this measurement with the rear wheel elevated. When the bike is on the sidestand the suspension is compressed a bit, causing you to set your chain more slack.
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Originally Posted by TIGGER
Due to imperfections in manufacturing and installation,you are bound to have a spot in the rotation of the rim where the chain is the tightest. You need to find that spot and take your measurements from that point.
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Wow, you made a helpful post AND I agree with you. WTF?