I'm new to bikes and I don't know. The chain to my '96 yamaha yzf600r looks pretty ugly but I don't know what signs exactly one should look for with these things. Maybe it's ugly but still good I don't know, any help would be greatly appreciated.
2007-09-19 01:40:35 · 5 answers · asked by Dave I 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
One way to check -
The rear sprocket, at the furthest point to the rear of the bike, pull the chain back away/off the sprocket.
If you can pull the chain more than half the height of a sprocket tooth, then the chain should be replaced.
Turn the wheel and check the chain in different spots.
Some more -
-- If the chain adjusters are adjusted 3/4 of their adjustment range.
-- Any rust
-- When you turn the rear wheel, if the chain slack gets tight and loose - it's stretched in some spots.
--Kinks - if the chain links don't move freely - get stuck.
Always change the chain and both sprockets together as a set.
2007-09-19 03:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
typically your chain will have tight and loose spots as it rotates around the sprockets, meaning the chain is stretched in some spots. also, alot of noise is another indicator.
additionally, look at both sprockets, to see if the teeth look worn, cupped, bending to one direction more than the other.
as a good rule of thumb, when it's time to replace the sprockets, it's time to replace the chain (and vice versa).
with the bike sitting on the stand, there should be a little free play up / down (this is for the movement of the swing arm up / down) but should have very little side to side play.
hope that helps!
2007-09-19 09:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by pmk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a really good discussion about this if you follow this link:
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-39673.html
You have to move down the page to get past the ads to the discussion, but it gives you several ways of knowing if the chain has stretched to the point where it needs to be replaced. Good luck!
2007-09-19 09:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by vacationFLYER 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at the sprocket that tells all.
If it has shiney spots on it your chain is streached out and needs replaced
Also the chain should not look dirty - bad or ugly.
It should be kept clean - well oiled - or it will cause damage to the sprockets and chain itself.
2007-09-19 08:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can also take the chain off the bike. hold it out sideways. extend it all the way. it should not arc more than 1 1/2" to 2". if it does, it is too worn.
2007-09-19 16:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by viking 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋