Chain Slack Guage Instructions
Required Tools: None unless you are adjusting the chain.
Caution: Use gloves to avoid coming into contact with solvents or chain lube.
- (If installed) Remove any chain guard that is directly in front of the front sprocket. (this chain guard can be discarded or re-installed. We threw ours away.)
- Insert the chain slack gauge from the back side of the swing arm chain slider.
- Rock the rear tire back and forth, very slightly to make sure the chain slack settles out near the gauge.
- If the gauge shows green at the top, the chain slack is in range.
- If the gauge shows red at the top, the chain slack is too tight.
- Adjust if needed using the motorcycle’s maintenance manual.
- Go get dirty!
Tension is tight, but in range (Image below)
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Tension is too loose (Image below)
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Tension is too tight
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Tension is loose, but in range
Chain Guard to be removed
The 1st video shows how to use the SLAKR series tool.
The 2nd video talks about 2023 & 2024 KTM/Husky models and how to check them with the SLAKR65.
