I'll look into that this weekend. I want to make sure that my chain lasts for as long as it can.

 

Just for clarification, what RdRcr and I are saying is that the nut at the end of the bolt, should be at the end of the bolt. the nut that is up against the red base should be there (that's what locks the bolt in place once you set your tension)

Look around there's several threads on properly tensioning an APE CCT.

 

Thanks a lot for the advice guys. I'm learning slowly, but surely.

 

Hold on now folks...


Here's the basics of adjusting the manual cam chain tensiner:
1- Loosen the retaining nut (the nut at the base)
2- Tighten the overal bolt (going into the motor) until you start to feel resistance. If thats right away, back off until you just barely feel resistance. Get that point of first resistance.
3- Start your motor. If you hear chain rattle, back it out a bit. If you don't know if you're hearing chain rattle, back out until you hear a distinct racket. It'll happen pretty quick!
4- Slowly turn the bolt in until the racket goes away. Then back it out again until it comes back. Find the exact point where it goes away.
5- Use one wrench on the end to keep the bolt from turning, and use another to tighten the retaining nut. This will then hold the beast in place!

 

Well, who's saying its not already adjusted, you know? I'll just have to check this weekend.