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Adjusting the Chain Freeplay

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[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

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