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Old 17-06-11, 17:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by b374 View Post
The service manual states that chain slack should be 50-60mm when the bike is held upright, both wheels on the ground and no rider on.
The owner's manual says sidestand.

TBH I never bother measuring mine, just check there's still a bit of slack with as much of my weight as I can get right on the back of the bike.
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