Chain too long?

[Guest]

So I've recently upgraded both sprockets and chain and last night I adjusted the chain tensioner so it has the proper slack per the ops manual, but I have a feeling the chain may be too long. If you look at the picture the adjustor mechanism has a gap like it's back in the rear position to far. Could you please take a look and let me know if its ok the way it is currently or will I need to take a link or two out. Thanks,

[Agemax]

move the wheel as far forward as it will go, then lay the chain as tight on the rear sprocket as you can and see if you will be able to remove a couple of links without leaving it to short. looking at the pic i think you would easily be able to lose a couple. best to check first though as you dont want to remove a couple of links only to find the chain is to short to be able to connect it again!

[claygs750e]

I'll try that here soon, will leaving it as it is cause problems?

[Agemax]

not really, except you will run out of adjustment sooner than normal, then you would have to remove some links. better to do it now with a new chain.

[chuck hahn]

On the standard 96 link chain, the adjuster index mark should be around the 3rd raised spot on the swingarm from the front of the groove...approximately. MAYBE the 4th.

If the chain is too long still with the adjusters set around the 3rd or 4th mark, then simply grind the pins off one link and remove it..install the master without the clip on to recheck the length. If you need to remove another link then repeat as necessary.