Chain tight spot

[micron750]

After having the mot the mechanic said there was a tight spot in the chain,i ajusted it friday and its really bad spin the wheel and it stiops at the tight area,the sprokets don't seem to be that worn so would it be ok just to replace the chain or would it be better to replace the whole lot?

[dirkgently]

Find the tight spot on the chain and then make all your ajustments at that spot. As long as the chain is not compleatly shaged you should be allright

[r5gttgaz]

Check for a stiff link aswel, especially the riveted split link.

[ssray]

when i was a dispatch rider i found that a scotoiler got rid of most tight spots,as the chain is being constantly oiled and when you first get it(or if it`s wet) you can turn up the flow.
Ray

[BliarOut]

micron750 said:

After having the mot the mechanic said there was a tight spot in the chain,i ajusted it friday and its really bad spin the wheel and it stiops at the tight area,the sprokets don't seem to be that worn so would it be ok just to replace the chain or would it be better to replace the whole lot?

If you don't want to replace your crankcase when the chain snaps and goes through it, replace the lot. And before anyone says "Oh no, it'll never happen", it happened to me

Not only that, a snapped chain can get caught up in the wheel or catch you on the way off

[dern]

Pay a mechanic to adjust the chain for you on the basis that he'll show you how to do it properly and also give you an appraisal of the chain and the sprockets (or get a mate who knows what they're talking about to help you). Asking for advice on the state of your chain on an internet forum is about as useful as just guessing imo.

It'll only cost you a hundred quid to get a new chain and sprockets and have them fitted and a couple of beers (if necessary) will get you the advice you want.

Regards,

Mark

Edited by dern on Monday 10th July 22:26

[BliarOut]

Well I've never heard a better description of an unevenly worn chain

[micron750]

Decided to get the lot replaced i've got two choices standard chain or the gold link version i was pleasantly supprised how cheap the lot is but think i'll go for the better chain even though its dearer so it should be around 150 quid fitted,anyway many thaks for the advice

Mark