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Old 05-06-09, 09:44 AM   #6
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Default Re: Why do some people say you should only adjust your chain whilst on side stand?

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Originally Posted by simesb View Post
What makes you think the slack specified whilst on the side stand is wrong and that the manufacturer does not take into account the change once it's upright with a rider? The specification for the bike loaded may be different to that on the sidestand......
It's a good point, but (and this is a big but as I am no suspension expert lol) - how does the manufacturer know how much preload an individual rider has set? Preload would adjust the "normal resting angle" of the swingarm versus the frame, right?

I could see it being the case that the only guaranteed "known" position is that of the bike while fully weighted, and the only one therefore the manufacturer could give a known figure/range for?
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