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I've been reading about a mysterious "lock nut" on the tensioner, even saw a picture of one, the only problem is, mine does not have this lock nut. Just one large bolt.

on a model without the lock nut...what do you do to keep it in place? Mine 78 special, only has one large nut, no additional lock nut. Thanks!

Thats great advice, thank you so much guys! I have a manual and a lot of time at work next week, I will get into it and have a million more questions Im sure. Jon

after all that I forgot to introduce myself! Im Jon, just got a 78 xs650 for $400. Planning on hardtailing it, the usual

Hey there...gonna jump right in here (after introduction of course!) I just purchased a 1978 Yamaha xs650 and it runs fantastic, but.....there is a little gremlin inside trying to burst his way out with a mini jack hammer. I searched youtube and low and behold, there was another xs with the...