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Old 03-18-2015, 08:43 PM
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Chain hitting exhaust?

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?
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Old 03-19-2015, 06:08 AM
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I set mine so it doesnt hit the exhaust.

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Old 03-19-2015, 04:48 PM
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do you have a rear spacer mine only started doing this with a 6mm spacer
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Old 03-19-2015, 06:15 PM
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I have a spacer installed.

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Is the chain the correct number of links?
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I set it to rub when the wheel is turned backwards but not when turned forwards.
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Eat more pies
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Old 03-20-2015, 09:20 PM
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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.
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Old 03-20-2015, 11:15 PM
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When that happens with my VTR I know it's time to adjust the chain.
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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.
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