clunking chain...

[philshaq]

Just went through and typed a massive reply and then closed the bloody window by mistake!!


It needs changing definately, its jumping all over, noticed on the way to work this morning and should have turned around but carried on, realised how much it was jumping when coming back tonight so took it steady and its not moving before I get it changed.


Thinking of taking the front sprocket carrier bearing off and changing that as well, thoughts?


I oil it using Castrol chain lube its good stuff, I just haven't kept on top of it and have left the bike uncovered a couple of times the last week which won't of helped.


I'll look into a scotoiler, might have to wait until next payday! Although the torque wrench I've been putting off buying for ages will probably need to be bought before then.


If I get chance and the light is good enough I'll record how much the chain is jumping before I change it so you can all tell me how much of an idiot I am for riding it like that, oh well, all of life's a lesson I guess!!


The main annoyance is that I could change it tomorrow before the light fades if my boss would let me work from home, but for some reason he's not letting me even though its standard practice where I work  :\


Thanks as always for your comments. Now need to get to bed, few more hours and the new born will be awake.


Cheers,


Philshaq