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chain tension is inconsistant.....why?

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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 12:08 AM
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I was tightening my chain up and noticed that when i got it where i wanted it and then spun the wheels around that it would get tight and then loose. I checked all the teeth on both sprockets and they look fine. I can t see anything that would be causing this. any answers would be helpful....thanks in advanced.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 01:13 AM
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It is normal for a chain to have a tight spot, but not drastically tighter.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 03:02 AM
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ride it a little to get chain warm//then oil it with good chain lube..that should end your troubles!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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The same thing was happening with mine, turns out the bearing in the consentric where bad. Changed them and no more problems.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2002 | 12:18 PM
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That happened to my old TBlazer, and the dealer said it just had a tight spot in it, and to check chain tension on the tight spot when adjusting the chain, because it was worse to have the chain too tight then too loose......Latah.......
 
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