Ive always wondered how to get the perfect chain tension?
Manual says a distance of play is to be set at the tightest point of the chain but it doesnt state if that is with bike weight only or with rider on.
Reason i asked is because i jacked my rear end up a few mm and the chain looks slack when on the stand but tighter when i sit on it.
I know the swing arm angle changes the chain tension alot at the beginning of the stroke but its even more so now i raised the rear.
Would it be best to sit on the bike and make sure the chain still has specified slack measurement at that point?
Manual says a distance of play is to be set at the tightest point of the chain but it doesnt state if that is with bike weight only or with rider on.
Reason i asked is because i jacked my rear end up a few mm and the chain looks slack when on the stand but tighter when i sit on it.
I know the swing arm angle changes the chain tension alot at the beginning of the stroke but its even more so now i raised the rear.
Would it be best to sit on the bike and make sure the chain still has specified slack measurement at that point?