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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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There should be an adjuster in the primary below the shoe to raise it and set primary chain tension. Your chain may basically worn out with too much slack if the adjuster won't tighten it to spec. Better to just buy a new one.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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HA! I did not see the bolt that goes in from the bottom of the primary cover. That explains the extra bolt I got in the chain tensioner package(DUH!).

Thank you very much for you help everyone

Ride safe,
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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No problemmo
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