Who has adjusted their chain?

[meowguy_imp]

Quote:Tip I learned for checking chain tension when I had my Triumph Bonneville. Take a 3x5 white index card and put a straight line at zero and then another at 25mm for min and another at 35 mm for max. Hold the card behind the chain at zero and check our tension by pushing the bottom of the chain up near the middle of the swing arm as directed in the manual. If the chain ends up between the 25mm and 35mm line you are within spec. Simple easy gauge for the back yard mechanics out there.
I use a combination square that has a ruler scale along the side. Simply put the short side on the ground, see where the chain is at rest on the ruler, then push it up to see how far it goes.

For adjusting the tension, I don't trust the screw turn method on the adjusters. I use a metric vernier caliper that has a depth gauge on it and set the distance of the adjuster to the axle the exact same on both sides with a 10th of a millimeter. The markings on the adjusters are just too course to get an accurate alignment in my opinion.

And I also noticed smoothness after the adjustment. I will attempt to hold mine around 1" to 1-1/8" as often as necessary.