Chain Slack 15-25mm

[g1b50n]

I adjusted my chain just before using the correct equipment. Afterwards I measured from the bottom of the chain to the end of the chain slider on the bottom of the swingarm without touching/pushing up the chain and it measures just over 20mm. So as i look at the chain its 20mm away from the end of the slider. Is this correct?

Before i adjusted the chain I could push the chain up with one finger and it touched the slider. Before adjustment the chain measured around 35mm from the slider without being touched.

[Neosophist]

you dont need to measure distances to the slider.

you need to measure how far you can move it from being tight.



Have a look at this, you dont need to worry about wheel alignment with the single sided swinger

[g1b50n]

you dont need to measure distances to the slider.

you need to measure how far you can move it from being tight.



Have a look at this, you dont need to worry about wheel alignment with the single sided swinger

Alright cool, so i should be able to push my chain up 15-25mm?. I saw a thread on here the other day saying to mesure 15-25mm from the slider lol.

[mbikerdav]

Thanks for this, I was going to ask the same questions gibson has - haynes manual doesnt quite explain this bit in 'vfr 400 for dummies' terms