How much will the HT chain stretch?

[s_beaudry]

Since installing mine, I have retightened it 5 or 6 times, including moving the tensioner 1 time....

Never knew metal stretches that much!

 

[Mountainman]

Since installing mine, I have retightened it 5 or 6 times, including moving the tensioner 1 time....

Never knew metal stretches that much!

well let's see here
it's not really the metal stretching
more like the connecting parts of the chain are wearing together
we find more of this (faster wearing) in less expensive chains

I think s_beaudry -- your chain is almost broken in
shouldn't have to adjust it as much from now on
but - if you do ---
might want to think about upgrading chain

Happy Riding from - Mountainman

 

[Honda50]

I'm wondering if there is a general rule for the proper amount of 'deflection per foot', similar to a drive belt deflection, that we could use as a guideline.

For example: 1/4" per foot, etc?