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Fastway Racing · July 26th, 2015, 09:50 PM

Also a tight rear chain will KILL your countershaft bearing. I've replaced dozens on customers bikes of varying makes and models over the years.

If you find that after you tightened the axle the chain is once again too tight:
While the axle is loose place a decent size screwdriver between the chain and rear sprocket and spin it direction of rotation just a bit. Tighten rear axle and rotate wheel back and remove screwdriver.
Once you do this a few times you will get a feel for it and have a well adjusted chain.

July 26th, 2015, 09:50 PM	#6
Fastway Racing ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): LOTS! 14 -675R Daytona, 13 ZX6R, 14 GSXR 1000, 13 GSXR 600, 07 SV650, 14 300 Ninja, 13 300 Ninja Posts: 47	Adjustment tip Also a tight rear chain will KILL your countershaft bearing. I've replaced dozens on customers bikes of varying makes and models over the years. If you find that after you tightened the axle the chain is once again too tight: While the axle is loose place a decent size screwdriver between the chain and rear sprocket and spin it direction of rotation just a bit. Tighten rear axle and rotate wheel back and remove screwdriver. Once you do this a few times you will get a feel for it and have a well adjusted chain.