XT660Z Chain Tension

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I checked the chain tension on my XTZ recently because it looks a bit loose. The handbook says it should have a slack deflection of between 50-60mm while on the sidstand. but is also says the chain should not ne touching the tensioner when measuring....uuuhhh how can this be as it rests on the tensioner roller !! This seems rather loose! My chain tension seems to be in spec ...but loose. Bike and chain has 3000km so pretty new still. Also, they say you should rotate the wheel until it is at the tightest before measuring - does yamaha have any idea how time consuming this is without an assistant (or cenrre stand, which wouldnt help because the weight must be on the wheel on the side stand)

Any comments / advice?

 

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