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Old 11-06-11, 18:12
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Originally Posted by 66T View Post
Sorry to make this chain subject awkward, but the manual states that the chain slack (50-60mm) should be measured with the bike on its sidestand, and with no weight on it, ie suspension fully extended.
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You are not being awkward, the workshop manual says different to the user manual.......

As long as the tension isn't too great when all the points are in a straight line then you are never going to damage anything. Of course, too much slack and the chain might skip off the rear sprocket. Hmm, I wonder if anyone has made a chain guide that works yet....... Nope can't think of anyone who might have done that
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