Does a slightly too lose chain sap power?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I doubt it saps power worth mentioning.

However, you've just raised the ride height, which means the swingarm is pointing at a greater angle downwards, meaning the chain will tighten more at full bump.
So, in an extreme case you tightening the chain means that at lets say half compression (full chain extension with normal positioning of spindle vs sprockets), you've just locked the suspension. Explaining your unexpected wheelying, as the power surge normally squatting the rear has now gone straight into the chassis!
I believe TL's were prone to this behaviour with the chain slack set as per the manual.

So, after adjusting the ride height, wind the rear preload as far off as it'll go (without removing the spring...), and use a ratchet strap or something to compress the suspension all the way to the bump stop, make sure the chain ends up with a little bit of slack all through it's movement. Otherwise I see another long wait at the side of the M6 for g33k boy and his flaco!

Good thinking, well explained. It seems very plausible to me, the chain aint gonna like it if that happens

[punyXpress]

Could snap it ?

Originally Posted by punyXpress

Could snap it ?

Aye

Looks like ill have to have a look intot that then Just in case... though its not really supprising that at full throttle the front came up

ha ha

You right about the Tl though mate...