Thread: chain on swinging arm and plugged clear pipe
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Old 23-10-14, 14:08
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chain touching swinging arm
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Originally Posted by ChrisHX View Post
Normal for chain to touch front of swingarm when on stand as DirtyTenere says, should be adjusted as Simon mentioned about 5cm movement in middle of bottom run. The clear pipe is the drain for air filter box, move the clip out the way pull out the plug and small amount of oil may/may not dribble out.
Thanks for the info folks, i have just tried adjusting the chain tension as the dealers have set it a bit tight (25mm free play). I can now get about 45mm on the bottom run at midway between sprockets pushing up, then the chain touches the bottom of, the swinging arm. Its a lot looser when i sit on the bike according to the missus. should be okay?