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Time for chain replacement??

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Hey,

After changing a flat on my rear wheel, I was putting the wheel back on the bike and adjusting the chain tension. I noticed that as the rear wheel spun, every few revolutions the chain would pop up slightly off the rear sprocket. Does this mean it's time for a new chain? Or is there some other problem I'm not seeing? The bike is a 1980 GS550L with about 16K miles. I believe the chain is the originial, but I bought it recently from someone else, so I'm not totally sure. Thanks.

--Tyler
 
Could it be that you didn't put your back wheel on straight? I was out mud bogging on my 400 and whilst getting it unstuck :oops: I managed to get my back tire out of alignment. The end result is that the front sprocket hits the edge of the chain rather than meshing with it. It could also be a lack of oiling in your case.

Steve
 
Nick Diaz said:
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then I will say it for you. SHAFTIES RULE!!!!!

sorry but it does sound like time for a new chain and sprockets, make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
 
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