Viper chain gets loose

Hatch

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The last 2 trips I went on I have had to tighten the chain tensioner like 2 turns. I have around 7000 mi on it and wondering if the chain is getting close to breaking that its stretching out that much lately. I also put new bearing in it, unless there breaking in? Its not backing its self off either cause the jam nuts tight. Should I be replacing the chain with a new one, before it breaks on me and causes more damage? Thanks.
 
I would say yes. To check a chain you lay it flat on a hard surface and work a few links back and forth along the length of the chain. A worn chain will move (shorter and longer). You don't want them breaking that is for sure.
 
For anyone who cares. This is for the redhead but I'm sure the pitch is the same so the meassurement is the same as well.

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