Chain hot

[gs54]

Dudes, its 85 today in up state Il. coming home from work today and checked my chain and it was to hot to touch, Yesterday I put a 16 tooth sprocket on front and did put the 6 mil. washer on, is this kind of heat going to melt my o-rings? 750L 1980, also I droped the front down 1 in. and I like the way it handles now, at 55 mph I was at 4500 rpm now at 4000 better gas mileage.

[GSstiny]

Check the slack with it on the centerstand and be sure it isnt too tight. Even properly adjusted chains get pretty hot.

[ghwrenchit]

.... is this kind of heat going to melt my o-rings?

No, not even close. All the grease and oil will leave, well before the melting point of the o-rings. What are you using for chain lube?

ghwrenchit

[Tarbash 27]

yes, definately lube the chain often, and check the tension of the chain in several places when your sitting on the bike. is the chain worn compared to the new sprocket?

[gs54]

Re: Hot sprocket

Chain and sporcket have 2000 miles on it, Me and the wife took a ride last night and I checked it then and seemed to be ok, I use garage door chain lube and seems to work ok as a lube talk about penny pinchen, it will get close to 90 today I will check often and take the lube with me, Thanks for the info.

[bradleymaynar]

Nice to see another Northern IL member here. The chain is going to get warm, and according to Suzuki you're supposed to lube the chain every 100 miles (don't worry, I don't either ). I suggest that if you can get out to a bike shop that you pick up a can of Chain Wax. One can is less than $10 and will last a long time. Also, if you have any kerosene, use that and a bristle brush to clean the chain first, then follow the directions for the chain wax.

Brad tt

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