Chain Adjustment/Rear Wheel Alignment

[fgrejdus]

I adjusted my chain for the first time today. I used a Motion Pro alignment tool to get the rear wheel straight. When I look at the chain and sprocket the chain is not centered on the sprocket. It's off to one side at the top, bottom, rear all equal amounts. I read that the Chain should be in the center of the sprocket but I don't see how it's going to be possible. Here's a pic (not my bike)with some cheesy graphics to show which side is closer.




Any info would be great.

Thanks
Frank

[The CyberPoet]

Measure from the rear of the swingarm to the axle bolt -- if it's the same on both sides, don't sweat it. If it's off, adjust it.
The biggest problem with the axle & adjuster design on the Kat is that tightening the axle bolt/nut tends to make the adjustment shift a bit. Always measure the chain's alignment & clearance again after you tighten the axle down.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[fgrejdus]

Thanks for the quick response. I'll check that out tomorrow.