RE: Adjusting Chain

["Pete Berg" <peteberg@xxxxxxxx>]

I place a ruler perpendicular to the floor, next to the chain.  I read where
the bottom run of the chain hits the ruler.  Then I press up on the chain
and take the second reading.  It should be between 1.4 - 1.6 inches.  I
rotate the wheel and repeat this two or three times.  I don't find a lot of
variation, that is, there doesn't seem to be tight spots.  Perhaps as the
chain gets more worn out.

- - Pete Berg
  Royal Oak, Michigan
  '99 ST

>
> Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 11:49:52 -0500
> From: "mksdouglas" <mksdouglas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Adjusting Chain
>
> I am hoping someone here can explain to me in plain english how I go about
> checking the slack and adjusting my chain on my 00' Sprint ST.  I
> have read
> that portion of the manual 10 times and it does not explain HOW
> exactly I am
> to measure the distance of chain slack.  I think I can figure out how to
> Tighten and Loosen the chain.  What I don't understand is Where I am
> supposed to look for chain slack.  I know atleast I am supposed to rotate
> the tire and look for the tight spot.  I did that and can't find a "tight
> spot".
>
> Can someone try and walk a TOTALLY IGNORANT newbie through this process?
>
> Also, thanks for the advise on my last postings.  It is amazing
> how helpful
> this group is.
>
> By the way, I am going to the 19th Annuel All British Rally in Marne, Iowa
> on Saturday Aug.19th.  Anyone else plan on attending?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike Douglas
> 00' Sprint ST (Blue)


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