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Stuck chain links advice?
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(20-02-16, 12:35 PM)markus2066 link Wrote: I have noticed a number of stiff/seized links in my chain, I have taken the rear wheel off and done my best to free them up some were easier than others....

I'm sorry to say the chain has had it.

(20-02-16, 12:35 PM)markus2066 link Wrote:
I'm surprised this has happened as the chain and sprockets looked like they were quite new when I brought the bike and it gets regular (daily) use and I regularly oil the chain (holts lube).


It's very possible it was fitted badly/adjusted incorrectly/cheap chain.  The amount of chains I've had to replace with a few 1000's miles on after they've been fitted badly is scandalous, many just have little or no idea how to fit them. 

(20-02-16, 12:35 PM)markus2066 link Wrote: Perhaps the previous owner neglected the chain abit or its a cheap chain, not sure.
More than likely.

(20-02-16, 12:35 PM)markus2066 link Wrote:
Is they anything product or process anyone is aware of which might help revive the chain abit, it would be nice to try and get a few more miles out of it as its otherwise quite unworn.
If it's an O/X ring chain there's little that can be done as by definition the O/X rings that stop the grease getting out stop lub getting in. You will be able to nurse it for a while but there is no way of reversing the damage and it will only get steadily worse.  If it's not O/X ring lubing will help but only to a point. 

(20-02-16, 12:35 PM)markus2066 link Wrote: Also I just purchased two new tyres and a carb rebuild kit so rather not spend another £100 on it at the moment...

Why do you need to rebuild the carbs?
Later
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Messages In This Thread
Stuck chain links advice? - by markus2066 - 20-02-16, 12:35 PM
Re: Stuck chain links advice? - by HarryHornby - 20-02-16, 12:50 PM
Re: Stuck chain links advice? - by Gnasher - 20-02-16, 01:27 PM
Re: Stuck chain links advice? - by markus2066 - 20-02-16, 01:44 PM
Re: Stuck chain links advice? - by Ferg - 20-02-16, 08:05 PM
Re: Stuck chain links advice? - by unfazed - 20-02-16, 09:35 PM
Re: Stuck chain links advice? - by Frosties - 21-02-16, 03:11 PM
Re: Stuck chain links advice? - by markus2066 - 21-02-16, 09:29 PM

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