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Checking Drive Chain Slack
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01-15-2020, 09:08 PM
I adjusted the drive chain slack to minimum 1'' (25mm) using method A  - firm push/pull on chain when taking measurement at mid point between rear axle and drive shaft. Then I removed rear shocks and checked chain slack variation when lifting the swingarm. At the tightest point there was no slack left.  I don't think the chain would become damaged because the rear wheel still rotated freely and I didn't feel any resistance when lifting the swingarm over the tightest point, but it definitely was dangerously close to being tight.  I'd recommend to use minimum 1.25'' (32mm) of slack instead when using method A.
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Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Townie_imp - 07-01-2018, 09:09 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Lord Popgun - 07-01-2018, 09:18 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Townie_imp - 07-01-2018, 09:24 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Lord Popgun - 07-01-2018, 09:30 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Cormanus - 07-01-2018, 10:06 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by rickcb - 07-01-2018, 10:32 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by DaSwami_imp - 07-01-2018, 10:43 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Cormanus - 07-01-2018, 11:53 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by the Ferret - 07-01-2018, 11:54 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Cormanus - 07-01-2018, 07:05 PM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Townie_imp - 07-02-2018, 12:48 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by apex1_imp - 07-03-2018, 12:41 AM
Checking Drive Chain Slack - by PowerDubs_imp - 07-03-2018, 05:02 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Townie_imp - 07-05-2018, 01:17 PM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by 2017EX_imp - 07-08-2018, 02:26 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by Cormanus - 07-08-2018, 07:24 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by 2017EX_imp - 07-08-2018, 10:33 AM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by cocojamboo_imp - 01-15-2020, 09:08 PM
RE: Checking Drive Chain Slack - by jimgl3_imp - 01-15-2020, 11:03 PM

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