Primary Chain adjust how to

[bico959]

Can anyone step me through a primary chain adjustment on a 2000 M2? I'll buy you a beer!

[pnut]

I'll try: Remove the inspection cover on the primary (round pc w/ two allen screws) Chain cold should be adjusted to 3/8 to 5/8" at tightest point. You will need to either put bike up on stand to spin rear tire or walk it forward. but do check the chain in several spots. (I adjust mine to 1/2"). The chain adjuster nut is on the bottom side of primary towards the front. adjust the chain tension there. there is a two nuts one adjust the other locks it in place.
Hope that helps.

[bico959]

Hey, thanks a bunch! One beer coming your way!

~bico

[bico959]

What should the level of the oil in the primary be? Is this shared engine oil or special primary oil? Mobil one ok?

Thanks again

BTW I will be getting the service manual ASAP!! Thanks for your help.

[pnut]

28 oz. if you put more in it will puke out the overflow, espically if you wheelie
Buell recomends sportster primary oil. I have been running moble 1 with no problems.

[bico959]

Thanks again! what oil weight do you prefer of the mobil 1? also, one more, what sort of symptoms come with low primary oil?
Much apreciated!

-bico

[pnut]

I run 15/50 in primary w/ no issues. Some perfer the 75/90 gear oil.

As for to low on oil, I'm not sure, but I would guess harder shifting and finding neutral, and also chain noise.