ADJUSTMENT OF CHAIN-HOW?

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  1. SPYKER

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    HI guys, got a 2000 VFR8 yesterday with single "ELF advanced swinarm". Nice bike 4 sure in SA! How do I adjust the chain to get within the 20-25 mm range as specified on bike? Any pictures to assist, No manual included when I bought the bike and the chain is way outside the specs. Too many nuts on VFR from an old Kawa rider with usual double swingarm to try anything.
    Urgent assistance needed please, I live in rural area in SA with no Bike Shop in 160km!!
     
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    It's a no-brainer! Loosen the pinch bolt at the back of the swingarm and use the toolkit spanner to rotate the hub in its eccentric housing. Tighten the pinch bolt when you get the right chain tension and you are done.
     
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    Thanks a lot, easiest adjustment on a bike I have ever seen!!
     
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    Okay, I'm clueless... where is SA?

    Adios,
     
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    DAS IS DE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA. THATS THE PART OF AFRICA FAR SOUTH WHERE THERE'S THE ONLY LIGHTS VISIBLE ON THE CONTINENT AT NIGHT...
    REST SEEMS A BIT DARKISH.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
     
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