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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 06:24 PM
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If a primary chain is a little tight, slightly less than a 1/2", in 200 miles will it stretch so much to the extent it's shot?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 06:26 PM
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No but it will be damn hard to find neutral.

I suggest you find the tight spot on the chain and set it according to your FSM.
 
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I've had great luck with my hydraulic tensioner.
 
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I've had great luck with my hydraulic tensioner.
Which one did you use?
 
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My Hayden M6 has also been fine. I agree with Texas about not riding with a tight chain.
 
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TX did you ever put your M6 back in or is it still on the shelf?
 
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I've had good service with Hayden M6 in the past. Going to install one in this bike.
 
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I've had good service with Hayden M6 in the past. Going to install one in this bike.
I plan to buy one as well when I find a cheap used one on eBay. Can you get this in without removing the primary cover? Doesn't look like it but wasn't sure if it still could be done.
 
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TX did you ever put your M6 back in or is it still on the shelf?
It's on a shelf for now.
 
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I plan to buy one as well when I find a cheap used one on eBay. Can you get this in without removing the primary cover? Doesn't look like it but wasn't sure if it still could be done.
You need to remove the old one to replace with the M6 - I can't imagine it is possible to do that without removing the primary cover.
 
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