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I recently purchased a 2004 America and I'm getting ready to adjust the chain which seems kind of loose. The owners manual says the vertical movement must be 0.78-1.18 inches midway on the chain. I figure 1 inch would be right on the money. My question is, does that mean 1 inch up and 1 inch down which would be 2 inches of play or .05 inches up and .05 inches down for 1 inch total?

It means one inch total play total

1" total and move the bike so you can check it in several places and adjust so the 1" play is in the tightest spot. A chain doesn't wear evenly thus the need to check in more than 1 place.

Hey thanks for the quick reply and the additonal info.