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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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How tight should the primary chain be on an 06 roadking classic?

It's a pain to get at through the inspection cover, is there an easier way?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Your service manual will give you the specs for your chain. Through the inspection cover is the easy way.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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YEA THERES AN EASIER WAY .. TAKE OFF THE ENTIRE PRIMARY COVER
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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1/2 TO 3/4 PLAY IS THE RIGHT TENSION
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Tank you much for the speedy responses
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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I sure wouldn't call that the easy way.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Don't forget to check freeplay in several spots.
Put bike in 5th gear and turn rear wheel ,since every
chain has a tight spot !

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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Tank you much for the speedy responses
That free play is the top of the chain. Not the bottom laying on the shoe.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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their is a tool but i cant remember who makes it you take the inspection cover off and the tool has measurements on it. or you can put a automatic adjuster on it i went with the HD one and installed it my self it cost about a hundred bucks
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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probably go on google and type in primary chain adjuster tools and see what happens
 
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