Chain slack for ZS200GY-A?
 

Just been tightening my chain. Wondered if any of you knew what the recommended slack would be for the ZS200GY-A?

I had a look through the GY-2 service manual and they recommend 15-25mm.

Reckon the same for the GY-A? Or being a hondoid would that make a big difference?

How I go about setting the chain testion on my bikes is...
i put a tie down from the axle/swing arm " where you can get it on" to the frame
somewhere above it..compress the suspension till the engine sprocket shaft / swing arm pivot / rear axle are in line... tighten the chain till there 10/15mm play in it... after you have done it a few times yer get to know.. don't need to compress the suspension any more..

with all 3 inline that is the longest point the chain needs to fit...

yeah, pete s given you the good oil, my speculated guess would be it is more like 30 to 40 mm as on a small XL.

BTW: the specs for the GY-2 are (1) different and (2) i m not sure they are right, coz they are tight.

X2 on Pete's guidance.

The alternative is to place the bike on a stand, disconnect the rear shock and move the swingarm up until the two sprockets and the swingarm pivot bolt are in line. Same result.

Pete's tie-down idea is faster.

Thanks for the advice guys. Have loosened it slightly, now have just over 1" slack. Feels much better.

Next task: clean carb!

Stumbled upon this handy tool tip from Rallye Raid:

http://www.rallyeraid.co.za/rear-axle-alignment/

Looks like a goer - less fiddly than trying to eyeball the tape measure anyhow!

That's a very good idea! I need to try that trick on my ATV.