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I need to check / alter my chain tension. Looking at the sticker in the Swingarm it's give 25mm of free play with no load. Does this mean rear wheel in the air or both wheels on ground with no rider?
 
Do mine on paddock stand on s/arm bobbins @25mm not had any problems , axle nut 100nm
 
Always did mine on a paddock stand, then checked it again when it was on the deck.

First time I tensioned mine I measured the distance from the swingarm axle to the wheel axle.

Found oot that the axle markings on the swingarm were miles oot,,,,,,2.5 notches.

Yer only need to measure it once then remember the difference between both sides.
 
i used to think i,d lost me marbles with them notches.. i knew i had it right, but the wheel was pissed..

ended up using a caliper..
 
Found oot that the axle markings on the swingarm were miles oot,,,,,,2.5 notches.

Good point!
- Aprilia Performance told me they always check their customers Tuonos (Aprilias?) with a Vernier gage (like Gary), as the pips are always out!
 

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