can not lubeing your chain cause the changing of gears to be rough and if not what could cause the changing of gears to be rough?????
2007-05-11 05:34:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
yes, but only a little, as the dry chain is not rotating as freely as it should over the sprockets.
if shifting is a problem, you should check the oil level in your transmission or engine case (depending on model) Oil should be changed frequently.
When you drain the oil, look for telltale bits of metal, that would indicate something wrong in the gearbox.
If you change the oil and it is still difficult to shift? Take it to a mechanic.
2007-05-11 05:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by cstatman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lubing the chain on a motorcycle is to prevent the chain from rusting, keeping it flexible and extends the life of the chain. If your motorcycle is either difficult to change gears, or it is rough, that would be the transmission problem. Either the transmission fluid needs replacing or the clutch needs adjusting. The chain shouldn't affect the gears, since, the gear sprocket is actually on the outside of the gear box.
2007-05-11 05:42:42 · answer #2 · answered by auditor4u2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chain should not have much to do with changing gears
The chain is connecting the drive package to the rear sprocket. You may need to look at your clutch to see if its slipping or if the clutch cable has stretched
Also sometimes foreign material can ge in your gears and cause problems.
Finally you may be low on lubrication for the Tranny
2007-05-11 08:40:21 · answer #3 · answered by Bill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that your clutch is properly adjusted, That you have free play. You can adjust the clutch with the cable adjuster on handlebar. Make sure you have proper oil level in engine. Make sure you have the drive chain adjusted. The rough shift you talk about, does your transmission make a clunking sound when you attempt to change gears? Improper adjustment of the clutch will not let you shift when you pull the clutch lever.
2007-05-11 05:47:37 · answer #4 · answered by redd headd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most common cause of hard shifting is clutch adjustment. Check your owners manual. If the clutch is hydraulic the problem might be that the fluid [brake fluid] is old or the system needs bleeding.
Oh yeah, keep your chain lubed anyway, sucks when they break.
Good luck, ride safe!
2007-05-11 12:39:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chain tension could be too tight.
You many need to change the gear oil.
or sounds like you are due for an adjustment.
2007-05-11 05:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that wouldnt cause it to be rough,but a bad clutch or transmission would
2007-05-11 05:41:00 · answer #7 · answered by john doe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋