annoying drive chain noise

[bloodthirstysystem]

tried to search already.

when hitting different speeds my drive chain sounds like it starts bouncing around and making a really annoying noise, as if it were lose.. i have it pretty tight, it can move it up and down about 1/2". there no tight spots, chain and both sprockets are new, maybe 100 miles on them.. 530 17/30t, stock swingarm

any tricks to getting this thing quiet? the alignment looks pretty straight. i don't want to over tighten the chain and stretch it out in a week.

 

[XS650_Bobber]

If you tight it too much maybe the chain is ruined

 

[XSLeo]

The chain on a swing aerm bike should have about 3/4 inch of play with you setting on the bike, your a bit tight.
To check alignment measure from the center of axle to center of swing arm pivot bolt. Hook the end of the tape measure over the grease fitting on the pivot bolt and measure to axle.
Leo