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Author Message   Yeags30 Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 07:24 pm:        So i figure i would check the primary chain ....as i rotated the motor i noticed that the tension is the same in the spots i've checked...i even marked the links so i know where i checked...Did any of you guys really find a tight spot??.Next question is my manual correct..Stating 3/8-1/2 of play cold...my bike is a 03 xb9s Bob   Tank_bueller Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 07:42 pm:        My bike(03' S) has less of a "tight spot" than I have seen described also. I would say it's about 1/16", which is not really a lot when we are talking about 5/8" to 3/4" of freeplay(which has been recommended highly on this site, and what mine is set at with good results) my $.02 Tank   M1combat Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 07:43 pm:        I would use the larger of those two measurements. I tried 5/8" Sunday and so far it seems OK, but I did get a false neutral from first to second, but second to first seems to be MAYBE better... I'll keep trying it and make a post sometime in the future.   Jackbequick Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2006 - 09:46 pm:        My tight spot is about 1/4" tighter than the loosest spot. I marked it on mine too and it is in the same place every time. I like that, it makes it easy to check it quickly. Jack   Fzrider Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 11:15 am:        How do you rotate the engine to find the tight spot? Do you have to remove the plugs?   12r Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 11:27 am:        My Firebolt had a very tight spot at about 5k but last time I checked (7.5k) it had gone I rotate the engine by flicking the starter button.   Phantom5oh Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 12:29 pm:        I had trouble finding the tight spot on my chain too. It was hardly noticeable, probably only about a 1/16" too.   Kowpow225 Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 05:36 pm:        How do you rotate the engine to find the tight spot? 1. Raise rear wheel. 2. Click all the way up to 5th gear. 3. Turn wheel by hand.   Jackbequick Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 11:00 pm:        I do like Kowpow225 says, I use a center stand and I also pull the plugs to that I don't have to fight compression. They need to be looked at every once in a while anyway, who not while you are checking your primary chain. Wet a clean rag with acetone or parts cleaner, wipe the tight spot sideplate off, and put a big "X" on it with a permanent ink felt tip marker. It will stay visible for a long time. Jack

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