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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
It's not THAT common ! Just by idiots who run their chains too tight.. I've had 3 high mileage AT's and never had a problem..

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Oooh Touri/Ted, thats a passionate post! - a bodice ripper! Good man!
But please, please dont call HU AT riders idiots: I'm sure you don't mean that. They
all know about this tight chain business, it's old hat, and I'm sorry, but you could be mistaken?
I explained the reason, but I welcome your other 'idea'. Yes, a too tight chain can knacker this area, but it will destroy the C/shaft bearing before the splines, tho' they will go too. But you probably knew that? Everyone who has an AT does!
You're so right about the reg/rect - you got that bit spot on. I've had loads of hassle there. It is as you say an old bike, though younger than many of the old GSs which continue to take many HUBBers RTW etc. Dont tell me that those bikes should be scrapped? No! I'm a little surprised that for a bike you insist is no good, that you bought three of them. Oh well!
I've never been one who liked consumerism and the hunger to buy the latest bike the magazines tell you to buy. I prefer to do things, like Frank Sinatra, My Way: "Regrets, I've had a few...." I'll tell you the truth, I fancy a diesel bike and a Honda 90. As well as my AT!
A well meant post from you, and I thank you for it
Good roads!
PS edited several times for clarity and length.