Some of the discrepancy may be due to the Standard US models not coming equipped with a center stand, while the US Deluxe and all Euro models have them fitted. I prefer to set my chain slack on the center stand since it is more consistent. Remember, too loose is better than too tight!
Chain slack adjustment - side stand or main stand
in Eighth Generation VFR's
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Some of the discrepancy may be due to the Standard US models not coming equipped with a center stand, while the US Deluxe and all Euro models have them fitted. I prefer to set my chain slack on the center stand since it is more consistent. Remember, too loose is better than too tight!
-SlideRule