Tensioning a motorcycle chain is usually done by hand without any real way of knowing it has been set correctly. It may also need re-adjusting several times until the tension of the chain ‘feels right ...
It's dirty work, adjusting motorcycle chains. At least, it is on my bike, which gets cleaned exactly as often as it rains. There's also a bit of back and forth trying to get the right amount of chain ...
Whether you ride a sport bike, a chopper, or even a 3 wheel motorcycle, being able to do some standard repairs on your bike is a worthwhile thing to learn. However, you can read or watch as many ...