Re: [ST] 99 sprint st chain adjusting question

[Steve Lawler <slawler@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In a previous email, Gavin Lawrie wrote:
> Idle question - is there a convention about how this movement is  
> measured?  What I normally do is measure from 'top of chain at rest  
> position to top of chain when pushed up as far as it will go' by  
> holding a metal tape measure behind the chain (as viewed from side)  and 
> doing the pushing up with a screwdriver (or what ever is to  hand).  But 
> this always seems (or is implemented by me at least) as a  manoeuvre 
> most likely lacking in scientific rigour (where is the  'tightest spot 
> in the chain' after all...).  


That's the approach that I use. As long as you're measuring the same 
point on the chain you should be OK.

As for finding the tight spot check the measurement in a few places. 
Sometimes you can see the area where the tight spot is without measuring.

> Would value guidance on  this from those 
> who know better :)

Like the bumblebee that doesn't know that it is aerodynamically unable 
to fly, I don't know any better but my chain still drive the rear wheel.


--
Steve Lawler
Verona, NJ, USA

2001 Sprint ST "Blue Devil"

"If you don't know what to do, call the media and at least give the 
appearance of doing something."
            -- David Peterson
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