New noises??

[Jerobi]

Finally got into it. Sprockets don't look so bad to my very untrained eye. The tight spot occurs where theres a retaining clip on the chain that is different from all the rest. Must be something that was put there by a PO. Now that the chain is tightened is there any way to make absolutely sure my rear wheel is straight? I tried to measure from the axel to the swing arm nut but the exhaust pipes are in the way

Heres a pic of that retaining clip:

[tom203]

That's the master link . Personally, I'd say your chain looks worst than my 40 year old chain on my dirt bike. Take the sprocket cover off and take a pic.
Can you see any marks on chain adjusters- just above rear axle both sides?

[sedelen]

I can see that some of the links are binding, which means they don't rotate smoothly on the pin, or even rotate at all, that will sure foul up the works, create tight sections on your chain as it goes through it's rotation. You might be able to free it up once you lubricate it, but at this point it just might be toast.

[Big T]

That chain is toast, look at all the siezed links in that pic

Take another pic of the rear sprocket teeth and the front sprocket once you get the cover off

But, be prepared to get new chain and sprockets

[tkent02]

but, be prepared to get new chain and sprockets

and tires.

[Jerobi]

When you fix one thing I guess you're bound to find other things that need fixin'. Got rid of the initial slapping noise, but I guess I'm gonna have to drop some loot on a new chain.
heres a pic of the rear sprocket

and heres one of the front

[tkent02]

Those are worn enough that they will destroy a new chain quickly.


Have you tried cleaning and lubing the chain? It may give a little more life, at least long enough to figure out what sprocket ratios you want when you buy the new ones.

[mrbill5491]

Is that a 630 set up? If it is, consider doing a 530 conversion. Sprockets and chain.

[Jerobi]

Yes its a 630 chain. Looking at 530 conversions and sprocket sizes and what not now, but other than just less weight on the bike what are some advantages of making the switch?

[Gregory]

Those are worn enough that they will destroy a new chain quickly.

I also would like to know if my sprockets need changing now. I thought they were ok because the tips are not pointed but still squared off.... but so are the ones in jerobi's pictures.

Is there a a guide for this? Or should I just take pictures?

[mrbill5491]

Yes its a 630 chain. Looking at 530 conversions and sprocket sizes and what not now, but other than just less weight on the bike what are some advantages of making the switch?

Cost of the components compared to a 630 set up, availability, you can find a 530 chain at a John Deere dealer in case of an emergency, the weight loss and you can pretty much keep your current gear ratio if you want. Call Z1 Enterprises, they will set you up with want you need. A number of members here have done the conversion, won me over in a heart beat.