[doxbike]

Since this is the first time I've adjusted the primary chain and since my hearing isn't what it used to be, I decided to try the FSM rather than Hero's method as I wasn't sure I'd be able to hear the "supercharger whine" when it was too tight. Maybe next time.

First get it into 5th gear, put it on a lift, remove the oblong inspection cover and the spark plugs and rotate the rear wheel. This still takes some mojo to get it turning. I found 2 or 3 spots the chain seemed tighter than others and these were the areas that I adjusted.

As close as I can tell the chain's side dimension is 3/8" (.375") using a dial caliper. The top of the chain is flush with the top of the inspection window, so I adjusted the chain till the bottom of the chain was flush with the top of the window-VIOLA 3/8" free play. I thought the procedure seen in the Fix my hog DVD using a metal ruler from the side seemed a little too subjective.

When all was said and done, I ended up tightening the adjustment bolt @ 1/4 turn. No noticable change in shifting than before I did the adjustment. I still have a slightly rougher shift from 1st to 2nd than the other shifts (unless I shift at a slighter higher RPM). Just getting ready to adjust the clutch cable, as there's a little too much free play at the lever, maybe this will solve the problem???