lowering link ratios; and progressive short shock

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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Thomas Landmann wrote:

> > I do not know the answer to JWF's question, but I have another related one: > > If you use *raising* links (I have the Eagle Mike RL-1s) how do you know > what to do for chain adjustment? > > Because of the change in the range of motion of the swingarm, using the > factory recommended measurement would result in a chain which is too tight > under full compression. > > When I adjust for tightness under heavy compression I think my chain is too > loose when the bike is relatively lightly loaded. > > I wonder if anyone else has worked through this? >

Set the chain tension by disconnecting the shock from the swingarm and raising the wheel so that the pivot bolt, the center of the front sprocket and the rear axle are all on the same line, that will give you the maximum possible "stretch" of the chain. As far the chain being too loose under this setup, I wouldn't worry about it at all. If you are concerned about it, I replaced the OEM rear chain guide with an aftermarket one I scored off eBay, and the replacement one I got actually goes around the chain rather than just hanging next to it. No way can my chain pop off the sprocket, no matter how loose I set it. Thanks CA Stu A13