1999 kawasaki ZRX 1100 "steps four miles" Questions

...steps 3 thru 7 until the chain properly adjusts. Give up after four failures.If unable to properly adjust, you might need to perform a "string alignment'. Google that, if necessary. It's too complex ...

...four strokes - it seems fine. Could there be any damage? How did it stay in place? Should I remove the rocker covers and have a look see? I don't know what I'm supposed to see vs. what might be ...