06-06-15, 12:24 PM
Put the bike on the centre stand and looking at the lower part of the chain see if there are any links that are not totally horizontal.
When links seize up they tend to stick at a slight angle which is quite easy to spot.
If you see any it's possible to try and free them up with lube and a pair of pliers, but if there's more than one then chances are your chain might need replacing.
Seized links will be felt through the left footpeg though every time they go round the front sprocket.
The noise could be the chain rubbing on the plastic chain guide as it's position will have been slightly upset on removal of the rear wheel.
Handlebar vibration is something different altogether though, that's not good at all??
When links seize up they tend to stick at a slight angle which is quite easy to spot.
If you see any it's possible to try and free them up with lube and a pair of pliers, but if there's more than one then chances are your chain might need replacing.
Seized links will be felt through the left footpeg though every time they go round the front sprocket.
The noise could be the chain rubbing on the plastic chain guide as it's position will have been slightly upset on removal of the rear wheel.
Handlebar vibration is something different altogether though, that's not good at all??
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