Rear eccentric help!!!!

Ok, I need you help. I'm in the process of re-assembling my rear axle, and installing my new chain and sprocket as well. I had to dis-assemble the rear axle assembly to change out my rear rotor. So as I'm putting everything together it dawns on me that I moved the eccentric chain adjuster. So what position do I place it in? The one that has the rear axle the closest to the engine to give me the shortest chain? Or do I rotate it down a little further until the rear brake caliper link is in the most foward position? Neither my Clymer, or Honda Factory manuals say anything about the initial position of the eccentric when doing the re-install. I looked around this website, and didn't find what I needed. What do you guys and gals think???

 

Well, I might have a problem with this, as I have a larger 45 tooth rear sprocket. However center to center of axles should be the same if I'm not mistaken, so I'll give it a go, after all I have nothing to lose!!! Thanks for the tip!!!

 

Ok, I think I have it figured out. If you take a look at my gallery the first three photos will show the eccentric. Position #1 is with the eccentric all the way foward in it's travel. Position #2 should give me the shortest chain length. Position #3 will give me the longest chain length. So I would think that I would want to start at position #2, and as the chain wears progress to position #3. Let me know if my thinking is correct. Like I said before, the maintenence manual doesn't really say where to position the eccentric.

 

Sounds like a winner. Chain isn't going to get shorter and if you have the correct slack when you first install you should be in good shape. If you think you'd end up a little tight you might want to adjust back slightly to compensate. Let the chain be the guide.