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Originally Posted by Aufitt
Common new rider mistake is overtighten the chain.
Loose= good
Tight= bad.
I tighten my chains once and once only after the initial settling in.
30-35mm measured midway along the bottom run is fine.
When its stretched its time for a new one.
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Yep, absolutely ^^^ an it's not just about the chain, that's the least of your worries it, can wreck your engine by cracking the case around the output shaft bearing. A friend killed a Katana I sold him by doing that. Miles from home with gf and luggage a very time consuming and expensive error.
You don't want this,
http://www.kfx450hq.com/forums/engin...cked-case.html
ever. ( though I would ignore the drama queen who says you will have to change "all the bearings in the bottom end" though it is best to check the bearing housing at the other end for ovality if the shaft has moved substantially)