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question about having too tight a chain-Update
So had my '06 Strom a few months. Has about 8500mi.
Chain seemed to have too much slack and could pull chain away from rear sprocket at 3'o'clock a little too much than I normally can.
Either way it felt a bit loose (well over 1.2 inch slack).
So tighted a 1/4 turn each side of axle.
Chain seems to have some kinks as some parts seem to have enough slack, other parts seem to be too tight (less than 1/2 in slack).
Here's my question/dilemma:
When I sit on the bike with suspension compressed and reach down to feel the chain, slack feels just about right.
So is it really that big a deal if the chain is a little tight when I'm off the bike?
So had my '06 Strom a few months. Has about 8500mi.
Chain seemed to have too much slack and could pull chain away from rear sprocket at 3'o'clock a little too much than I normally can.
Either way it felt a bit loose (well over 1.2 inch slack).
So tighted a 1/4 turn each side of axle.
Chain seems to have some kinks as some parts seem to have enough slack, other parts seem to be too tight (less than 1/2 in slack).
Here's my question/dilemma:
When I sit on the bike with suspension compressed and reach down to feel the chain, slack feels just about right.
So is it really that big a deal if the chain is a little tight when I'm off the bike?