20-02-16, 08:05 PM
(20-02-16, 01:27 PM)Gnasher link Wrote: [quote author=markus2066 link=topic=19438.msg224739#msg224739 date=1455968140]
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: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.
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.
(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?
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What he said. Its goosed. Don't waste your time. Get a new chain before you need a new engine.