Chain problem

polish projecti · 04-12-2007, 12:17 PM

Bike: Honda 929 2000 almost 40,000km
This has been a problem since i purchased the bike (2nd owner). Under heavy throttle acceleration and throttle blipping, my chain seems to be catching on something and you can hear almost what sounds like a metal on metal click. Also it looks like the chain is not going straight over my swing arm, and rubs on the protective plastic. I have had the chain and sprockets recently replaced and still the problem remains. This problem is wearing down the new chain and sprockets alot faster then regular wear should, and I have already tried the easy fixes like chain lube and tightening. The local shop couldn’t figure it out

so i turn to you fireblades.org, thank you in advance! Cheers!

Atreyu · 04-12-2007, 12:38 PM

have you checked the wheel alignment and made sure that both sprockets are aligned properly

HiLi_Psyclez · 04-12-2007, 2:12 PM

sounds like your rear wheel isnt lined up straight check the lines on the swingarm or measure the distance on each side.

*slorider18* · 04-12-2007, 2:24 PM

i was going to leave a useful post for once, but these guys beat me to it. Also make sure there no kinks or tight spots on any of the links. if it is not seatting properly around the sprokets it will shorten the chain as it rotates and cause the clicking noise. i had a kink a few weeks ago and had to replace the chain. mine was making the same noise. i could also feel it. in my left peg when it made the sound.

Red Rider · 04-12-2007, 2:32 PM

How are you checking the alignment of the chain?

polish projecti · 04-12-2007, 7:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Rider

How are you checking the alignment of the chain?

This i would also like to know

2Wheels 2Feet · 04-12-2007, 7:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polish projecti

Bike: Honda 929 2000 almost 40,000km
This has been a problem since i purchased the bike (2nd owner). Under heavy throttle acceleration and throttle blipping, my chain seems to be catching on something and you can hear almost what sounds like a metal on metal click. Also it looks like the chain is not going straight over my swing arm, and rubs on the protective plastic. I have had the chain and sprockets recently replaced and still the problem remains. This problem is wearing down the new chain and sprockets alot faster then regular wear should, and I have already tried the easy fixes like chain lube and tightening. The local shop couldn’t figure it out

so i turn to you fireblades.org, thank you in advance! Cheers!

When I used to work at a local bike shop, the owner of PBI Sprockets gave me a good tip:

get the bike on a centerstand, take the chain guard off, and loosen the axle bolts a little bit so you can hand tighten/loosen the axle nut. Don't loosen the chain adjusters just yet.

you may need a flashlight or something but rotate the wheel and look closely at the rear sprocket/chain. Notice what side the small gap between the sprocket and chain is at.

if you push the chain slop in the opposite direction around the sprocket, rotate the tire, and after a few rotations that gap quickly returns to the original side, you're out of alignment.

Adjust the axle accordingly until the gap between the chain and sprocket doesn't want to immediately go to the left or right side after some rotations.

of course when you're done torque all bolts accordingly.

I've always found this technique helpfull to fine tune the alignment after using the chain block markers as guides. It can be a bit tedious, but after a few times knowing which way and how much to move the axle forward and back forward becomes easier...