So when I got the bike I noticed the chain was touching the exhaust. It was a new chain figured it just wasn't adjusted properly. I just checked it and it's right at the 1 3/8th adjustment. When I get on the bike the suspension loads up and it's fine but is that normal?

 

I set mine so it doesnt hit the exhaust.

James

 

do you have a rear spacer mine only started doing this with a 6mm spacer

 

I have a spacer installed.

James

 

Is the chain the correct number of links?

 

I set it to rub when the wheel is turned backwards but not when turned forwards.

 

Eat more pies

 

as far as im aware its the correct chain it was on the bike when i got it. I need to go through and count the links when i clean the chain. still waiting on my lift stands to come in. its just barely touching the exhaust if i lift the chain and drop it you can hear the ping but its not like full slack resting on it.

 

When that happens with my VTR I know it's time to adjust the chain.

 

turns out im just dumb... The bike leaned on the kickstand it hits the exhaust when i have it upright though there is a dimple in the pipe and it clears pretty well.