Cam chain adjustment

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Cam chain adjustment

Cam chain adjustment 
Tom N said 2004-10-12 14:39 
 
I recently purchased a 1982 XL185s. I read in the Haynes manual the procedure to adjust the cam chain - essentially loosen the large adjuster nut while the bike is running, then re-tighten. After doing this, the chain sounds like it is rattling. Is this normal? Is there any other adjustment I should make?

Thanks, Tom  
 
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