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Old 05-06-2008, 12:32 AM   #38
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Originally Posted by Gas Man View Post
I would think you would over pull the chain and cause tight spots first... but who knows.
I have heard someone riding a bike with a too-tight chain. When their rear shock compressed passed a certain point (e.g. hit a large bump or something), you could hear the motor laboring due to all the radial loading on the output shaft. VERY VERY bad for the bike. Ouchie.
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