Are the sliders so worn that this could be happening?
Or does the slack need tightened?
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-56zQq57ZM68/Tq7e0FPrIjI/AAAAAAAACL8/J4clD_yRlRY/s912/IMAG0567.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HV3lYBR0zSk/Tq7e9_SXSaI/AAAAAAAACME/LASAn7FQLgc/s912/IMAG0568.jpg)
(image embed fail. but im sure you can figure it out, lol)
As for the slack, i'm not sure. because i figured a bike with so much suspension travel should have more slack.
please advise
1st pic looks like your exhaust is out of position , like pushed in towards the chain too much , but after looking at your second pic the rub block is shot beyond use and you should be hearing a clicking sound as the links rub over the steel tab that the rub block is molded to .
when the rub block is as far gone as yours is chain adjustment becomes very hard to accomplish .
good adjustment on steamers you need about 1 1/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch slack when the bike is sitting on sidestand with no weight on it .
Mustang to the rescue!!
thanks 'stang!
The left exhaust is pushed in a bit from the PO. I'll order the parts from bikebandit and follow the DIY you so nicely put together.
:shock: get your slider replaced before it starts eating your swing arm, don't ask me why I know :roll: