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Old 09-09-2008, 09:22 AM   #11
red2003   red2003 is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Re: Chain slack

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Originally Posted by TheBrainII
I can also back up the 3inch of slack. My Lifan is the same way. Over 6k miles it's never come off. As soon as you sit on it it takes up most of the slack so it's not really a problem. I've adjusted it may times trying to get it just right and it always ends up looking like it has to much slack....until you sit on it. It's just the way it is. I have a post here that shows the swing arm travel. I have a feeling it sits a little higher the some other brands.
Some pics:
http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...412&highlight=
Interesting...... Maybe it's a Lifan thing. My Roketa doesn't require nearly that much slack, but I totally agree with the methodology suggested. I guess everyone should follow the above directions to get a baseline measurement for their own bike. For sure it sounds like the Lifans need a lot.
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