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Davemc37
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PostPosted: 10:30 - 09 Dec 2018    Post subject: How tight should chain on a Suzuki gsx650f be Reply with quote
Sorry for the dumb question but I didn’t get an owners manual with the bike.
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Pete.
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PostPosted: 10:45 - 09 Dec 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you're not sure then go for about 30-40mm vertical movement in the middle of the chain run. That'll make sure it's not too tight.
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jaffa90
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PostPosted: 11:43 - 09 Dec 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
There should be slack when laden.
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Confusion
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PostPosted: 12:23 - 09 Dec 2018    Post subject: Reply with quote
The Suzuki service manual for the GSX and GSF (Bandit) says 20-30mm.
IMO, 20mm is too tight. Follow Pete's advice and keep it at the loose
end of this range.
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Kentol750
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PostPosted: 13:14 - 09 Dec 2018    Post subject: Try this Reply with quote
https://gsx650f.me.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=171a430e1c5e15ec19a464691a4c99ed&topic=2510.0

I had a gsx600f (quite some time ago) that I overtightened the chain because i did it on the centrestand and didnt check it when sitting on it. Not a good idea.
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