[ST] Chain Topic

["rmasiak" <rmasiak@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

While we're on the topic of chain tightness, my '00 RS manual says 25-35 mm
at tightest point which I keep it at.  Since the suspension tightens the
chain some, then when I get on it my 155 lbs will tighten is alittle more,
how should the measurement/adjustment be done?  Manual doesn't say that.

Should I have it upright with both wheels on the ground?, or on the centre
stand so the rear wheel is up?

"tightest point" is all relative, so which relative point should it be done?

This is probably a stupid anal question, but I thought I'd ask.

- -Rich
'00 RS

> I too try to adjust to the specs (35-40mm) at the tightest spot.  The new
> DID 530ZVM isn't showing a tight spot yet, only 1k on it tho.
>
> I've notice the VFR wants 20-30mm of play, which seems a lot tighter in
> reality than it does on paper over our 35-40mm.  At that level you can
> just touch the chain to the rubber guide on the bottom of the swingarm.



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