Wed, 11 Mar 1998 06:32:08 -0800 - Message No. 2348
From: "ynotfix"

Subject: Re: AW: Noisy Chain




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> From: t.allen@frdz.bull.fr
> Subject: Re: AW: (XRV) Noisy Chain 
> I have a question on how to adjust the chain tension,  in the manual it 
> says measure the tension middle point on the chain with the bike is on
the 
> side stand,  shouldnt the bike be either fully upright or on a centre
stand 
> for correct tension adjustement?
No, with the bike on a center stand the chain will be too tight when your 
weight is on it. If you do it with the bike upright then it will probably
be OK.
It is necessary for the bikes weight to be on the wheels when doing the
adj.
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Tony Angco   

'96 Triumph Trophy 1200, & '96 Trident 900
 Honda '85  XLV750R & '96 Africa Twin  XRV750T
'89 Hawk GT650
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