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[QUOTE="Ol'89r, post: 1253035, member: 17212"]
NOOOOOOOOOOO!  That's not good.

There is no general rule like the two finger rule that applies to all bikes.  The best way to adjust your chain, IMO, is to have someone sit on the back of your seat and compress the suspension ALL THE WAY DOWN.  You will notice as the suspension moves through its travel, the chain will get tighter and then looser.  When the chain is at its tightest point, adjust it to a minimum of 3/4".

It is different on different bikes.  It all depends on the relation of the swingarm pivot point to the location of the counter shaft sprocket.  Some bikes the chain is tightest at the beginning of the stroke and some at the end.  Many are tightest in the middle of the stroke.  You will have to compress the suspension to see the best point to adjust your chain.

If your chain is too tight it can cause damage.  It can damage the countershaft bearing and in some cases break the countershaft bearing out of the engine case.  It can also break the chain and stuff it through your cases.

It's better to error on the side of being too loose than too tight.

Also, invest in a manual.  It will save you much grief and money over the long run.

Just my $ .02
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