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12r
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 10:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yup I checked the archives and read the manual but I'm curious how you guys actually test the free play...how much effort do you put in when you move the chain up-and-down ?

A prod with finger or as far as it'll go with something more substantial ?
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 11:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

A good prod with my finger. Remember that a little loose is a good deal better than a little tight.

I generally hook my thumb under it and put a finger or two on the top of the primary cover and pull it up with my thumb. then I put two fingers on top of it and push it down. When I get right around one chain width of movement (I can't remember if that's warm or cold, and the adjustments ARE different whether it's warm or cold) I know I'm pretty good.
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12r
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks M1 - I like your 'one chain width' idea
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Pwnzor
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use a screwdriver or other implement to push it till it levels with the edge of the opening. Which it occurs to me now, is about a chain width. Always use clean tools to probe the inside of the primary case. Never overtighten the chain. WAY loose is better than a little tight.
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Typeone
Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

M1 and Pwnzor, good tips. It's a tight space making an easy adjustment kinda a pain but these tips help.

So can you guys fill in with what part of the chain you are measuring too? e.g. top/bottom of chain or using middle pin as guide. Pwnzor, I like the 'push till level with opening' trick but what part is level with edge? the middle pin or top/bottom of chain?

Thnx, guys!
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