OK I realize there's alot of chain threads already, so instead of starting a new one, here's my question:
Has anyone seen or had their chain adjusted slightly too tight but still ridden a few thousand miles on it? By slightly, I mean that after a thousand miles or so it was closer to the proper tension. I want to know what kind of damage this might do to the countershaft bearing where the front sprocket is. I've been told that a tight chain can blow this bearing prematurely, even before the chain will snap.
I'm starting to worry that I may have shortened the life of my transmission by running with too tight a chain for a while, if that bearing decides to go. And it just might do it after warranty is up.
Admins, if you think this question deserves it's own post, please let me know, I'd like as many educated replies as possible. Thanks guys.