chane probloms

[Souske]

I hope bill posts back up, none of the ribbing was meant in spite, just a bit of fun.everyone here can be quite helpful, however a thick skin is a prerequisite for interacting with other humans, especially through " a series of tubes".

Bill: post up with how it went, and if anymore info is required?

[2BRacing]

Bill, the chain can become stretched unevenly, so it will be tight in some places but loose in other places as you turn the wheel. It will not help to adjust the chain tighter to take up the slack at the loosest point, as the chain will then be too tight at the part where it is not so stretched. The noise can come from rusted pins/tight links or contact with the swingarm.

As indicated by others, the only solution is to replace both front and rear sprockets and the chain together. Just replacing the chain will result in rapid wear from the worn sprockets and ruin your new chain.

Clean and lube your new chain regularly and keep it adjusted to the correct tension, and you will be good to go for a long time without abnormal noises etc.

[dueller]

I did also have trouble reading Bill's post but figured English probably wasn't first language and thought the same thing about spellcheck not being much use of you don't know which is correct cuz English isn't first language! But I just kinda grin and bear it. If you don't like someone posting in broken English or slang/shorthand, don't post to it!! But I understand the frustration. Now, Bill?? still here??

[78gs1000]

Yall scared Bill away lol

[ptexotik]

I think I worded my suggestion politely and constructively. These days it is ridiculously easy to have a spellchecker on hand and I feel that anyone who can't be bothered to even try is either too damned lazy or is unaware of the tools available.

I appreciate that it may be difficult for foreign users but this IS an English forum, I think it is fair to ask that people speak in readable English.

Let me know if I need to translate BOM for you, tonto.

[Outlaw86gses]

I had the same issue sprocket swap and a new chain is the way to go .

[Dakotakid]

If Bill comes back and states that he has Monica out a-workin' on the bike....I know WHO it is!!!!!!!!

[Bill]

sorry guys a was just a little wasted from the night be for.
you were wright though the chain has some froze links but I found when I pulled the chain that there is a 1/4 play on the front drive sprocket. Is that normal? It always slammed but I took it for a lose chain.

[BoneDaddy]

I can't believe how great this thread is...

Bill, depending on how bad your chain is, a good cleaning of all the links and sprockets with a heavy de-greaser and perhaps some compressed air followed by a proper lubrication is in order but it does sound like your chain is worn out and needs to be replaced. If you can lift the chain off the rear sprocket and see more than half of any tooth, it's time for a new one. Once you've got the chain off and in the garbage, inspect your sprockets for wear. If any of the teeth are worn or beginning to 'hook' you'll need new sprockets as well. A worn chain can eat up sprockets in a very short time and it sounds like you've been running a worn chain for a long time. If your sprockets are fine, just clean them and check for alignment. Once your new chain is on, tension it to factory specifications and ensure that your rear wheel is properly aligned. Here's a link with a great write-up for properly lubing a chain:

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0506_motorcycle_chain_lube/index.html

For the love of god, stop riding the bike until you've got the chain issues taken care of. Also, tell me which web browser you use and I'll give you a link for how to turn active spell-checking on.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

There should be no play on either sprocket, both should be tight and immovable. There may be a little play on the front sprocket from the gearbox, but it should be tight on the shaft.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[bellucci]

So we didn't scare him away... now we know the reason. After all is said and done, new stuff and go ride... the weather in not getting any better in this area.
Curt

[Bill]

I put a new chain on yesterday. I bought a O ring chain. before I replaced it I checked the sprockets. thy were really good. to carecked my self the front sprocket it self has no play but the gear box dos. the new chain fixed allot of the troubles though.
and can you tell me though how much slack the chain should have? my rule of thumb is a inch.

[Souske]

30-40 mm of deflection, so roughly 1"-1.25"