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[QUOTE="Smit-Dog, post: 661570, member: 25436"]
My bike manual gives the spec for chain slack as 55mm-66mm. About 3/8" range for being in spec. The only finger method I know of involves salt, lemon, Two-Finger Tequila, and a tan belly you could bounce a quarter off of.

Sorry you missed the point. I'm not necessarily arguing for or against either type of chain adjuster, or that "close enough" is "better" than correct. Pretty absurd assumption actually.

My point is that cam-style adjusters, even with indents, *can* provide proper/correct chain tension. Admittedly, screw-type adjusters are the ultimate in precision and granularity. But in the context of a dirt bike's chain application and environment, I don't think screw-type adjusters are the *only* acceptable solution. Nor do I think that they are the easiest and most convenient method to use.

The cam-style adjusters on my KDX allow me to keep the chain tension within spec, and sprockets aligned on plane, quickly and easily. Gives me more time to be anal about more inconsequential things!  :)
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