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Originally Posted by
borus
Although I noticed that tighter means smoother ride, my chain is on the loose side. I've heard and read many times that too tight means extra worn out on the axle/shaft (the thing with sprocket that goes into your gearbox).
@Kev: don't you think that tight is a risk for the axle?
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Speaking from personal experience I'd definitely leave it on the loose side. Too tight and you risk trashing the gearbox output shaft bearing - and that means complete engine strip down. Happened to me once on my Africa Twin.