Chain free play

[gsxbarmy]

Make sure to check chain tension with wheel tight as l have also found chain tightens when wheel is done up.
Good vid Andre. 

I used to do mine up in stages of torque for exactly that reason, "stopping" every 15ft/lb or so, holding onto the grab rail and giving the rear tyre a good kick from behind before checking the gap on the adjuster bolts with calipers. I found then that most times, the gap was spot-on after the final torquing of the axle nut.

Also do remember when tightening the rear wheel that the bolt on the torque arm that attaches to the rear caliper should only be finger tight and torqued up last.

[grog]

As i said, stick a rag/towell in, no more doing in stages etc. some just jam a screwdriver in. Makes life easier. Yes it works. Easy n quick. Give it a go.