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can't locate the manual.
2 quick questions,

1. adjust chain on centerstand or kick stand?

2. adjust to what degree of slack?

Thanks in advance
Center stand.

ferret posted a "how to" on chain adjustment.

http://www.cb1100forum.com/forum/showthr...p?tid=7158
Center stand.

There is a how to on this. Look for Ferret's How To for the 600 mile check.

I think too, its on the sticker on the swingarm.

OK, Curly posted just as I did...
Thanks
But to answer your questions with two quick answers.

1. Centrestand

2. 25-35mm

Cheers
And ... in my opinion, it's better at the tighter end of spec.
(04-07-2016, 08:27 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]And ... in my opinion, it's better at the tighter end of spec.

Not sure what you mean by better but for me I like the chains loose. You have to account for suspension compression to calculate the true play in the chain. For a big dude like me I compress the suspension alot so a tight chain puts a lot of stress on the driveline components.
My experience has been that the gearbox feels a great deal smoother when the chain is at the tighter end of spec. It gets clunkier as it loosens. I'm a smaller dude so I go for tighter.
(04-09-2016, 03:16 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]My experience has been that the gearbox feels a great deal smoother when the chain is at the tighter end of spec. It gets clunkier as it loosens. I'm a smaller dude so I go for tighter.

I find this as well. No roll-on roll-off clunks, no banging into gear from neutral and no hard shifts. I've always kept mine at the tighter end of the spec.
(04-09-2016, 03:16 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]My experience has been that the gearbox feels a great deal smoother when the chain is at the tighter end of spec. It gets clunkier as it loosens. I'm a smaller dude so I go for tighter.

I bet you do! lol
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