26-07-15, 10:25 AM
A knocking feel through the left footpeg is normally caused by stiff chain links. Basically they get dried out through lack of attention and just seize up.
Sometimes you can try and work them free with pliers and plenty of oil but i've normally found that once they start seizing they're on their way out.
If you put the wheel and chain back on with a bit of tension, have a look at the lower level of the chain while slowly moving the wheel around by hand.
Stiff chain links have a tendency to jam in a very slightly diagonal position, so will stand out to all the other horizontal links.
It may just be the one link or it could be several. If it's more than one then personally i'd just change it'cos it'll never be decent again.
Chains do need proper care and attention, especially during winter or these random monsoons that we get, and will need a proper clean with a brush every now and then, but must be kept well lubedall the time otherwise even a new chain can dry out quickly and be knackered in no time.
Sometimes you can try and work them free with pliers and plenty of oil but i've normally found that once they start seizing they're on their way out.
If you put the wheel and chain back on with a bit of tension, have a look at the lower level of the chain while slowly moving the wheel around by hand.
Stiff chain links have a tendency to jam in a very slightly diagonal position, so will stand out to all the other horizontal links.
It may just be the one link or it could be several. If it's more than one then personally i'd just change it'cos it'll never be decent again.
Chains do need proper care and attention, especially during winter or these random monsoons that we get, and will need a proper clean with a brush every now and then, but must be kept well lubedall the time otherwise even a new chain can dry out quickly and be knackered in no time.
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