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Originally Posted by Matt Roach
If you plan on towing long distance, it makes sense to remove the chain to reduce transmission wear, however for shorter trips I wouldn't bother.
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I have read convincing descriptions of why this is a very poor idea, although it's not a subject I really know anything about. There was something about the transmission being lubricated by engine power, not by the turning of its output shaft. Therefore running with the chain attached but the engine off was deemed a very, very bad thing.
Maybe this depends on what brand or model of bike. Maybe it's a myth. On the other hand, I'd hate to cause any major failures down the road just by being too lazy to disconnect the chain.
Don't blame the messenger....especially one as essentially ignorant as I.
Mark
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