bushman wrote:You are joking ,

No, I'm not. I wouldn't have asked if I was joking. That would have been a waste of my time, which I could use to respond to other peoples queries with helpful advice, regardless of whether I thought the solution was obvious.

The chain is not worn, has no kinks, is lubed whenever used and is a very expensive chain to start with.

However it is stiff all round, and has been since new.

Is this normal, or have people come across this before?

There has also been some testing done that proves that O-ring chains heat up and free up when used. So is this a possible scenario here?

Thanks for your help Dannyvirk, it doesn't entirely solve my issue but it is still good advice.

Can you fill me in on what is so obvious, bushman?