Hi Guys, I tightened / lube’d my chain last night as it was getting on the slack side. I noticed about a three inch hard spot where the chain was tighter than anywhere else. Also making a rattling sound and having a slight clicking sensation on the foot rest Can this be fixed or is it time to get a new one? Would obviously change the sprocket at the same time. Any suggestions on what chain to buy? cheers Ric
Generally if you have links that are stiff or seized then it's time to replace the chain, I would also change the sprockets at the same time so everything is nice and new at the same time and should wear at the same rate.
Have a look at one of these new plastic chains that never need oil or replacement. Plastic motorbike-chains.com
Agree with the other guys. best to change now than wait for something to go totally wrong and end up in a pile somewhere :upyeah:
hi mate recently changed mine on hinkley 900 triple.Found the stiff spot usually occurs whilst standing over unused periods of time without spinning the wheel, then goes hard over the front sprocket. I used renthnel from A R racing that can be found on the web. They were very helpful over the phone and I had a made to measure chain. This was because I had plus the front by 1 tooth up to 19 and dropped the back by 1.This gives me lower acceleration and revs but cuts the noise down for touring, no extra miles per gallon noticed. Hope this helps, have you considered doin an oiler so as to keep the chain lush ? -Steve ( triumph adventurer 900 cc )
Cheers guys replaced the chain and sprockets last week, got a DID set from eBay £90 including delivery. Eventually got it on after a lot banging to mushroom it. Been out today and alls good! Cheers for all the advice :upyeah:
