Chain install problems

[hockeygod1225]

Ok i have an 88 gsx1100f. I purchased an RK Chain and sprocket kit that came with 122 links, 15 tooth front and 52 tooth rear sprocket.
I have tried installing it believing i should not have to remove any links as the dealer told me it was exact fit for my bike. However the chain seems extremely loose. I have the bike on its center stand and have attempted to tighten the adjusting bolts to full tention and it still seems loose. I realized this after i had pressed on the link plate. I did not rivit it yet. If i need to remove links is it still possible to take the pressed plate off? and how without damaging it.
Any help would be appreciated.

[steves]

If you have the adjusters all the way out, and the chain is still loose... it's too long.

[ctandc]

But the bike should be on the SIDE stand, not the center stand. The chain tension will tighten up when the suspension is loaded.

[hockeygod1225]

Even with the bike on side stand i can tell it definatly needs links removed. The problem is i pressed the master link on already. Not rivited though. How can i remove the pressed plate without ruining it?

[Bigza]

if u have the chain tool, line it up and push the link back out. I would use great care when pushing back out, maybe work on 1 side alittle, then do the otherside alittle. Good luck

[steves]

You should be able to use the press plate to back it off.

[Bigza]

What steve said

[Kreylyn]

What Bigza said about what Steve said...

Krey

[hockeygod1225]

I apprecate all of the help guys. I was able to remove the masterlink and take out the links necessary to adjust the chain properly. Thanks!