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Old 05-09-2016, 08:08 AM   #6
wilserchinarider   wilserchinarider is offline
 
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Originally Posted by Swollbraham View Post
I was not given a owners manual, also I can not find it on the Internet. Im replacing my chain and sprockets I went from factory 15-50 to 17-45, but my chain seems loose. Does anyone know the factory measurement and from where to take the measurement?
This article may help you.
http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/28...torcycle-chain

You want the chain reasonably snug but not too tight, a couple inches, say 1.5 - 2" freeplay up and down is what I would do...

Curious, why are you replacing the chain? Removing a link is not that difficult is your stock chain is too long with the new sprockets.
http://tkmotorcyclediaries.blogspot....ster-link.html


 
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