Shorter shocks ?  would probably cure the chain problem  as well as ridding you of that huge gap between your tire and fender .

The shocks have changed the angle of the swingarm too much . and both 14/45 or 17/52 raise your drive ratio above stock . Is this a red light racer?

batman: thats probably the best description, I live 20 minutes from work and routinely take back roads to ride longer. I did my research before doing the chain conversion and specifically went for a higher ratio. I may have some distance riding coming up this summer but most of the time its just for commuting.

I guess my only concern is that I'm missing something and making a deathtrap in regards to the swingarm. Im hoping the 17/52 will allow me to clear the pivot point but if not I contacted CLMototech about his rebuild option and if I can I'll have him send me back some 320mm shocks in exchange for my 340s.

Ruttly: Gemme a couple weeks, working out a frame hoop and I have everything to fiberglass a seat pan and upholster it. Arts and crafts are much funner when you get to ride them afterwards

I have! Dabbled a bit in arduino and coding but Uncle Sam says thats not what we pay you for and my brain started hurting when things didn't work as intended.

ZSteele.300mm (11.5 ")  may be even better, it would give you 1inch more travel(over stock) ,and might allow you to retain the chain and sprockets you already have.

That 320mm was belt drive,with the larger ( 25 tooth vs 23) Kawasaki front pulley, your 14 tooth gear diameter is much smaller ,bringing the chain closer to the pivot point , that's why I suggested 300mm might work. you may still need to go to larger sprockets.
      Jacking the bike and removing your shocks ,then lowering it slowly until the chain just clears the pivot point ,then measuring the distance between your shock mounts ,should give you the actual length of the shocks you need.

I've seen this idea work to lower shocks , but they were actually lowered by moving the bottom shock mount farther back toward the axle , I think you would gain more by doing that , and it would be much simpler . Unless you are a competent welder, it may  cost more to have it done than to buy shorter shocks.