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Old 07-20-2009, 03:21 PM   #11
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It sounds like you're describing chain rollers. With non-sprung chain rollers, the chain tightening procedure generally remains the same. To be sure, use a jack under the rear axle and cycle the axle up and down (with the shock removed). Compare the chain tension at the sprocket and swingarm alignment point with tension above and below that point. Find the point where the chain is at its tightest, and adjust until it is just on the slack side of taut.
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