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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Ive got a 2003 sporty.....883......how tight is the primary chain supposed to be......?????????........also I have converted it to chain drive....how tight is the drive chain supposed to be...............................LOLIFE........... ............
 
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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If I remember right from my 03 1200 Sporty, it is set to about3/8" slackcold I think.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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thanks man......I looked it up...that was correct 5/8 hot.............LO...........
 
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