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Camchain tension

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keithtraffic:
Is it really the case that all you do is undo the lock nut then do it up again - Noting seems to happen when I do that but perhaps in practice there will ne nothing to see?

Bryanj:
There is nothing to see but idealy you need all the "slack" in the rear run of chain which is why i say put tension on the kickstart so you feel the engine is just about to turn and hold it there whilst doing up the locknut.

Did one yesterday that is a superb looking bike but has been done by someone not too well up on Hondas at a guess as when the locknut was done up the bolt was still loose as either the tensioner mech is slightly bent or the washer is too thin, as it tightened properly with an extra washer im fairly certain its OK till the head needs to come off for another reason, and as its gone quiet(er) i am certain the gear on the bolt has not jumped or bent the rack on the adjuster mechanism which is what happens if you force that bolt

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