Does a slightly too lose chain sap power?

Originally Posted by simesb

Careful you don't overtighten it and break it Once is unfortunate, twice is ......

**** I know

Have you ever felt how warm a chain gets? Its not like burn your figure hot but it does warm up enough to be felt!

Just shows how much friction there is even when oiled well. So if its not oiled friction and heat must jump BAD! Maybe my bad positioning of my scott oiler last time = not enough oil at some point = too much heat = the snap I got. It was as though heat had caused the link to break

So take it from me, make sure its oiled!!!

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Have you ever felt how warm a chain gets? Its not like burn your figure hot but it does warm up enough to be felt!

well yes, I always oil my chain after a bit of a ride...ever heard the lube sizzzle as its sprayed on it? Gets well hot..lol

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

**** I know

Have you ever felt how warm a chain gets? Its not like burn your figure hot but it does warm up enough to be felt!

Just shows how much friction there is even when oiled well. So if its not oiled friction and heat must jump BAD! Maybe my bad positioning of my scott oiler last time = not enough oil at some point = too much heat = the snap I got. It was as though heat had caused the link to break

So take it from me, make sure its oiled!!!

Yep, gotta be warm to lube em

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

well yes, I always oil my chain after a bit of a ride...ever heard the lube sizzzle as its sprayed on it? Gets well hot..lol

Well I think my Snottoiler is cooling it, and with the amount of oil going on all the joins should be more than oiled enough. Keeps the temp down id imagine

[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!

Originally Posted by Dave20046

Aren't you restricted pat?

(nah-nah-naaah)

The bike doesent need restricted because its bang on 33bhp at the back wheel... and if you redline it (18k revs) and drop the clutch it comes up a wee bit =]

[Dave20046]

oh are you the one on that 400?

[BillyC]

Does a slightly loose chain sap power? Yes, of course, there's more deformation of the chain, from which it must recover. It also doesn't do your gear changes any favours either.

[dizzyblonde]

aahhh cheers Gr33ky, you reminded me that Im Indoors drained my can of green snot lube...must be off to halfrauds for some more

[punyXpress]

Too much chance of the Fuzz on the chin

Really cannot think of anything to say!