Adjusting the Primary Chain.
 

Adjusting the Primary Chain.

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check the distance of movement on the primary chain...2003 Road King.

Cold...3/8 - 5/8 - inch (9.5 to 15.9mm) * * * Hot...5/8 - 7/8 - inch (15.9 to 22.2)


no way José am I gonna take the whole chaincase cover off to get me grubby fingers under the tensioner pad I tried lifting it through the small gap after loosening the nut to raise it. But to no avail.

Brainwave.....Metal coathanger bent just what I needed the 3rd hand....

http://www.hdrcgb.org.uk/album/Techn...ol_Mark_II.jpg

Then after making this bit of kit I located it under the pad...

http://www.hdrcgb.org.uk/album/Techn...cating_pad.jpg

http://www.hdrcgb.org.uk/album/Techn...ifting_pad.jpg

http://www.hdrcgb.org.uk/album/Techn..._the_plate.jpg

Then I managed to lift the pad to the desired height and tighten the nut and again check my play along the top of the chain

RE: Adjusting the Primary Chain.
 

Moderators should move this one also to DIY forum. Again, good tip.