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I am bringing this over from my CB350 build thread to open up my question for some discussion.
New shocks installed, temp fit of chain to check for clearances and alignment, and I think it looks ok. I am not sure about the chain clearances though between some of the frame sections and the swinger.
Here is a pic of the topside of the swingarm as viewed from the right side of the bike...I have about 1/2 of an inch between the swinger and the bottom of the chain.
Is this OK? Do I need more space?
Then there is the section of the frame below the swingarm...there is only about 3/8" between this part of the frame and the bottom of the chain...please ignore the wire holding my chain together!
What do you all think? This is my first build, and really my first bike Ive ever owned that is chain driven...so I am not quite sure what is "normal" or to be expected. I also thought last night that these measurements are static...when I get some tires on there I can sit down on the bike at which point I think these clearances would increase.
Thanks for your input and any feedback!
Some specifics...
-shocks are 14.5" on center, stock were 12.5"
-new domed sprocket is 17T, stock was 16T
-not sure how many teeth were on the rear of the stock CB...but the rear mag is from a CB650SC.
New shocks installed, temp fit of chain to check for clearances and alignment, and I think it looks ok. I am not sure about the chain clearances though between some of the frame sections and the swinger.

Here is a pic of the topside of the swingarm as viewed from the right side of the bike...I have about 1/2 of an inch between the swinger and the bottom of the chain.

Is this OK? Do I need more space?
Then there is the section of the frame below the swingarm...there is only about 3/8" between this part of the frame and the bottom of the chain...please ignore the wire holding my chain together!

What do you all think? This is my first build, and really my first bike Ive ever owned that is chain driven...so I am not quite sure what is "normal" or to be expected. I also thought last night that these measurements are static...when I get some tires on there I can sit down on the bike at which point I think these clearances would increase.
Thanks for your input and any feedback!
Some specifics...
-shocks are 14.5" on center, stock were 12.5"
-new domed sprocket is 17T, stock was 16T
-not sure how many teeth were on the rear of the stock CB...but the rear mag is from a CB650SC.