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Originally Posted by Grinch
- Does it not put strain on the driver chain of the bike as the rear wheel is not running more rather being 'turned'. no, think about it the chain would be going round if you were riding it.
- This drive transfer to the gears and gearbox of the bike adding wear and stress to the system. no, its in neutral.
- With the front wheel lifted does this not also mean that the oil inside the bike is not lubricating all the gearbox when its being driven by the forward motion. I know its in neutral but isn't something still 'spinning'? yes but the oil will get flung enough.
- Is this also not extra stress on the head-bearings of the front yokes? no, will just be the same as any other time.
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what i would be concerned about is long distance and the rear tyre getting a flat crown. also reversing might be a problem. for picking bikes up locally though it looks a superb bit of kit.