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simple chain question
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:57 am
by Dj
Is there anyway to get rid of tight spots in your chain?????
theyre only noticable when Im pushing the bike backwards....
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:04 am
by Smitty
generally no
unless they are caused by a worn sprocket
(which means you have to replace the sprocket)
or
lack of lubrication
when was the last time the chain was lubed after a run (that is while warm?)
hth
cheers
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:07 am
by Barrabob
New chain and sprockets usually but if it has a split link in it you could try pulling it off and giving it a wash in some kero and bending the links till it frees up.
Do you know how they are constructed? oring chains have orings to keep the grease in between the links when they make them so if the orings are worn and all the grease has died in the links theres a good chance the chain is past its use by date, the lube you spray on is to keep the orings moist and to keep things moving on the outside but oring chains also have lube on the inside.
Also if the sprockets are really pointy or hooked over one way you should replace them...well actually if you are replacing a chain you do sprockets as well and its all good for another 30000km with a bit of spray and adjustment.
Re: simple chain question
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:15 pm
by Nanna10r
Dj wrote:Is there anyway to get rid of tight spots in your chain?????
theyre only noticable when Im pushing the bike backwards....
You've got 3 options Dj ....
a) Dont push it backwards
b) Replace it with a Newie
c) Buy a New Bike.
Isn't great to have choices
Cheers Brett
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:18 pm
by Nanna10r
by the way the Best way to put Hot spots in a chain is to overtighten it Which stretches it at that point. Monos work on the same principal.
hth.
Cheers Brett
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:32 pm
by Neka79
Pontikat wrote:by the way the Best way to put Hot spots in a chain is to overtighten it Which stretches it at that point. Monos work on the same principal.
hth.
Cheers Brett
fark off..wot would u kno about monos?? when ur tall enuf to see over the screen without a booster seat then u can have an opinion...
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:23 pm
by Smitty
neka79 wrote:fark off..wot would u kno about monos?? when ur tall enuf to see over the screen without a booster seat then u can have an opinion...
bwahahahahaha
classic neka
there's only one problem
neka's not much taller than ponti....
hehehe
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:45 pm
by Nanna10r
neka79 wrote:Pontikat wrote:by the way the Best way to put Hot spots in a chain is to overtighten it Which stretches it at that point. Monos work on the same principal.
hth.
Cheers Brett
fark off..wot would u kno about monos?? when ur tall enuf to see over the screen without a booster seat then u can have an opinion...
I've overtightened a couple "Narfie" ya rabbit.
Just cause i cant crack a mono doesn't mean that "tiggr" doesn't with me hanging on.
Note the hanging on bit mate, maybe thats where you're going wrong, Handle bars are just like Drivers licenses mate the key is too keep a firm grasp at all times.
(touch wood)
There's a tool joke or seven in there but we dont need to go there do we ?.
Cheers
"Five foot fuk all racing".
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 10:53 pm
by Neka79
Pontikat wrote:neka79 wrote:Pontikat wrote:by the way the Best way to put Hot spots in a chain is to overtighten it Which stretches it at that point. Monos work on the same principal.
hth.
Cheers Brett
fark off..wot would u kno about monos?? when ur tall enuf to see over the screen without a booster seat then u can have an opinion...
I've overtightened a couple "Narfie" ya rabbit.
Just cause i cant crack a mono doesn't mean that "tiggr" doesn't with me hanging on.
Note the hanging on bit mate, maybe thats where you're going wrong, Handle bars are just like Drivers licenses mate the key is too keep a firm grasp at all times.
(touch wood)
There's a tool joke or seven in there but we dont need to go there do we ?.
Cheers
"Five foot fuk all racing".
hahahha thats a nice reply ya lil smarty ass....
as for team "5ftFA" can i join??
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:06 pm
by Nanna10r
Nath I had you down as "Designated Drinker " in Charge of "Public Relations Female sector" of 5ftfukall.
Your still holding your end up aren't ya ?.
Cheers Brett
As for the chain wear drama mate wear earplugs mate & give it a flogging till it dies.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:12 pm
by Neka79
Pontikat wrote:Nath I had you down as "Designated Drinker " in Charge of "Public Relations Female sector" of 5ftfukall.
Your still holding your end up aren't ya ?.
Cheers Brett
As for the chain wear drama mate wear earplugs mate & give it a flogging till it dies.
oh u kno me too well .....