Tightening the chain?

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

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.