Revision question · Safety and your motorcycle

What should you check after adjusting the final drive chain?

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The rear wheel alignment

The suspension adjustment

The rear shock absorber

The front suspension forks

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The rear wheel alignmentThis was the right answer

Always check the rear wheel alignment after adjusting the final drive chain. Marks on the chain adjuster may be provided to make this easy. Incorrect alignment can cause instability and increased tyre wear.

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Check the chain and wheel alignmentReviewed guidance summary · Each explicitly tests loose-chain lockup or the alignment check needed after rear-wheel/chain work.

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