Originally Posted by timcupery
You need to give the rear derailler a lot of cable slack - it sounds like 5 cogs' worth. And also adjust the limit screws on the rear derailler, so that it can't "shift" beyond the last cog, and into your spokes - this can wreck the rear wheel.
Thanks for the help. I was mostly looking to see if I should give the cable lots of slack or pull it tight. Once I get it where it should be I'll adjust the high limit screw. Thanks