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Apr 27, 2011 | 05:28 PM

o2compressor

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chain adjustment question

The F2 is my first bike and it didn't come with a manual. I am just wondering how much slack there should be in the drive chain cause I think mine may be too tight. Anyone know what the manual calls for? Thx

May 26, 2011 | 07:37 PM

dagg92

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If i remember right, Three dashes in on both sides. I THINK...

May 26, 2011 | 07:50 PM

JankCibberf2

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^^^3 dashes in??? Do you know how tight your chain would be??

May 26, 2011 | 07:53 PM

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Ern's rule of thumb is 3/4 to an inch of play in center of the bottom run. It's always worked for me, on pretty much every bike I've owned.

Ern

May 26, 2011 | 09:16 PM

adrenalnjunky

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadHattr059

Ern's rule of thumb is 3/4 to an inch of play in center of the bottom run. It's always worked for me, on pretty much every bike I've owned.

Ern

Manual says from 5/8" to 1" of play in the middle of the bottom run - I shoot for that 3/4" mark myself.

Adjust the chain with the bike sitting on the sidestand - makes fine adjustments a little easier.