Chain Life

[RaYzerman]

The chain slack is supposed to be adjusted while on the side stand.... if you're doing it on the centerstand, it won't be correct.
The VFR on the other hand, is checked while on the centerstand.

[2tallrider]

This kind of explains it. Swing-arm geometry. The swing-arm is generally articulated around a line that is positioned to the rear of the drive-chain primary sprocket axis. As you increase suspension loading, the rotation of the swing-arm will cause the effective chain length to change, causing it to tighten up or loosen depending on the geometry of the chassis. You need to get the chain tension adjusted to suit the kind of load you regularly carry on the bike

[Keener]

 

[TowerMan]

Originally Posted by 2tallrider

This kind of explains it. Swing-arm geometry. The swing-arm is generally articulated around a line that is positioned to the rear of the drive-chain primary sprocket axis. As you increase suspension loading, the rotation of the swing-arm will cause the effective chain length to change, causing it to tighten up or loosen depending on the geometry of the chassis. You need to get the chain tension adjusted to suit the kind of load you regularly carry on the bike

That's also why they recommend you adjust your rear suspension preload for different passenger / luggage weights.

This means that the sag of the bike is in the same normal operating range / movement, so no chain adjustment is necessary due to different carried weight combo's

[leachy]

I just assumed it was on the centre stand for chain checking. Im also am thinking its done its initial stretch and will now settle in.