I just bought my bike and replaced the chain. I am positive that it is straight I was very adoment about it and even measured with outside calipers. My question is what should the spacing be from the edge of the tire to the chain. I may have about 1/4 inch. Thinking maybe the guy before me put on a larger tire. 1/4 inch seems close to me.

 

how much space do you guys have

 

what bike do you have? easiest thing is to read the sidewall of the tire. the distance between the side of the tire and chain wouldn't really matter at this point.

 

suzuki gsxr 600 with a 750 engine bored out to a 907cc I will check the tire number tomorrow its late.