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DottyDuck
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PostPosted: 17:14 - 29 Apr 2013    Post subject: adjusting chain tension? Reply with quote

Hello everyone.. i have noticed alot of play in the chain and i know i need to tightenit.. but i am worried! I have never done it before but i know it needs done! Is it an easy job . Or should i get someone to do it?

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PostPosted: 17:22 - 29 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a very very easy job as long as you've got the spanners.

If you read your manual it'll show you have to do it.

It'll say you should use a torque wrench, but if you've not got one then a rule of thumb is almost as tight as you can with a 12" spanner.
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PostPosted: 17:22 - 29 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote

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