Quick Chain Adjustment Question

[Dave Dark]

Hi Everyone!

I'm doing my chain adjustment. I have a motorcycle jack.

Can I do the chain adjustment with the bike lifted off the ground or should I do it with the bike on its tripod so that the shocks are engaged?

Just a minor, potentially nit-picky question.

Thanks!

[blaine]

Final adjustment should be done with the rear tire on the ground.The more the shocks are compressed the tighter the chain gets.That why you need 1/2" to 9/16" free play,to allow for swing arm movement.
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