basics chain adjustment - VIDEO

[the Ferret]

Ok here are some pics of two common methods

#1 Using the marks on the swingarm method

Left side of wheel ...flat part of swingarm is 3 1/2 marks on the adjuster in as viewed from directly over head

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right side of wheel.. flat part of swingarm is also 3 1/2 marks on the adjuster in as viewed from directly over head

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This method requires a bit of eyeballing but when adjusted to equal on both sides, that IMO is GOOD ENOUGH.

But lets check using another method:

Dial Caliper method

wire from dial caliper is extended and placed against flat part of swingarm, caliper slid down until it meets the back side of the adjuster on the left side of wheel..

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measurement read

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Dial caliper is then moved to the right side of wheel and measured the same way

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measurement read

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both measurements should be very close to equal,( in this case they both measured exactly the same) but within a few thousandths of an inch would be acceptable to me.

If measurements are equal (or close) using either method, the wheel should be straight in the swingarm

OR IMO....GOOD ENOUGH!