i try to adjust it and it wont some parts are real loose and some are really tight is it just kinked and will pentitrating oil correct this or do i have to buy a new one????
2007-01-07 14:15:11 · 14 answers · asked by launchpad 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
to lube a chain {PROPERLY} you need to put it on the center stand, being a girl with a fully-dressed kawasaki police bike it has been impossible to do that. but maybe ill learn now after probably having to buy one..
2007-01-08 09:49:55 · update #1
it only takes like a couple of minutes to lube your chain. why
would you not lube it.i do not understand people that buy bikes
and don't take the time to do little things like that.what if it had
snapped?
2007-01-08 01:43:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure if you spray lube on it the lube is compatible with o rings if that is the type of chain you have but usually when they are that far gone they need to be replaced. Always replace the chain and sprockets together as they both wear.
chains do strech when you replace your lay it next to the new one you will see a difference in length
2007-01-07 22:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well buying a new one is the easy way out but I would suggest you spray it real good with penetrateing oil such as wd40 and then let it soak for a few days in a mixture of oil and diesel. The diesel will dissolve the rust and allow the oil to get into the joints. Then clean it real good, and soak it for another couple days in a bucket of clean chain lube.
2007-01-07 22:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by r w 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just because you let the chain get dry doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with the sprockets. soak the chain, if you really want to try it and dont want to buy a new one. but check your sprocket teeth. see if they are still well shaped nice teeth with wide points, or sharp and pointed teeth (worn down) or if they are worn down on one side of the the teeth. that how you tell if they need replaced. with most of the time they dont.
2007-01-08 08:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by mxlj 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you better go with gary if you want to live missing metal on the links and pins aint commin back no matter how much oil you use people refer to chains stretching chains dont stretch links and pins wear out buy a new chain and look real close at those sprockets if the teeth appear to be leaning one way or another replace them thank you oh check at oldbikebarn.com they have good prices on chains and sprockets
2007-01-08 09:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Cash in short supply??... soak the chain in WD40 or similar overnight...then try & free up the kinked parts.. soak again..overnight.. wash in clean petrol or kerosine....soak in oil overnight & refit...
if your looking to replace the chains & sprockets you can often find them cheaper at an engineering supplier...
2007-01-08 01:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
you happen to have a hard spot on the chain,time for a new one
2007-01-09 04:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by inking 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new one would be best, however if your set on keeping it, take it off and soak overnight in motor oil.
2007-01-08 00:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by sevenchange_com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time for a new chain . Your life's not worth one that's screwed up .
2007-01-08 09:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by vpsinbad50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your chain and sprockets are shot. its loose in one spot, yet tight in another right? they are worn out and are probably closer to oval. save your life, your legs and the headache of disasterous failure replace them all.
2007-01-07 22:26:16 · answer #10 · answered by Gary M 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋