[PRODUCER'S NOTE: This video is repurposed from "Cruisin' with Papa Steve." ]
PLEASANT HILL, Ca -- (First watch "Curse of the 600-mile, motorcycle, chain maintenance, Clean and Lube. You can find it at: https://youtu.be/nAqEAJqQW20.)
The next step in the 600-mile chain maintenance process is to check your chain free play and to adjust it. If it needs to be adjusted.
Tools needed:
* 5mm Allen wrench
* 17mm box- or open-end wrench
* 27mm socket
* Breaker-over wrench
* Torque wrench
* Measuring tape or Motion Pro, Slacksetter Pro chain-tension gauge
Here's the link to a video about how to use the Slacksetter: https://youtu.be/SlVzFo3mjQE
Free play tolerances:
* 9/16" to 1"
* 15mm to 25mm
Torque settings:
* 15 ft lbs. for the lock nuts
* 74 ft lbs. for the axle nuts