Stiff chain links

by wornsprokets Sat 07 Nov 2015, 6:42 pm

So put wheels back on cb with new bt45 s so everything fine adjust chain to correct tension, so i spin wheel it loose then tightens up (chain) , stiff chain links so, balls! ive spent enough this month ive no chain maker, chain breaker Evil or Very Mad

plus new chain, no wear in sprokets

by jerryfudd Sat 07 Nov 2015, 7:58 pm

It's possible the chain has a tight spot and it's too tightly tensioned?

Dan

by wornsprokets Sat 07 Nov 2015, 8:14 pm

I check tomoro dan maybe i did somthing wrong , (trying to do it outside in between showers of rain) chain goes slack then half turn tighens up completely, i am use to adjusting chains, chain was on from previous owner, this bike was laid up for years, also chain hasnt a riveted link its like a clip one u could take off with out chain breaker?

by skyrider Sat 07 Nov 2015, 9:20 pm

I would sooner have a split link but I don't think the chains last as long on bigger bikes Neutral

by wornsprokets Sat 07 Nov 2015, 11:14 pm

Only time i saw link like that was on my tzr 125, not a 500?

by Guest Sun 08 Nov 2015, 9:22 am

If it's got a split link fitted why don't you take the chain off and work through all the links to find the tight spot? You might be able to free it up if you work some oil into it.

by wornsprokets Sun 08 Nov 2015, 9:32 am

Yeah i was thinking of a basin of oil and put chain into it for few days.mite give it a go before i order new chain

by skyrider Sun 08 Nov 2015, 4:02 pm

I use link life on my split link chains brilliant stuff

by ashcroc Sun 08 Nov 2015, 6:49 pm

Leaving a bike sittng around can kill the chain if it's not well lubed & there's even the slightest bit of moisture in the air.

One trick from older bikes where split links were common was to clean the chain up with paraffin /diesel then soak in molten parrafin wax(candle wax) over night until it solidifies & wipe off the excess. Not sure what good it'd do to an O or X ring chain but it shouldn't harm them.

The only split link chains I've seen listed for the cb500 have been dirt cheap so you might be better off just getting a new one when funds permit.

by wornsprokets Sun 08 Nov 2015, 7:01 pm

Yes i think ur right ashcroc

by wornsprokets Mon 09 Nov 2015, 4:08 pm

So i took off the chain today and cleaned it with wd40 so i put chain in basin of engine oil for couple of days see what its like then Rolling Eyes

. Its a d.i.d chain but it aint an o rubber ring one. Going to get chain maker breaker tomorrow for 30 euro. See next few days how chain is maybe order one then. What chain would u guys afro

recommend

by **stormbringer** Mon 09 Nov 2015, 7:21 pm

wornsprokets wrote:what chain would u guys recommend

Mine's a DID 525VX. It's done 37.000 kilometers by now and I'm thinking of going for 50.000 km next season. So far, no worries - you can hardly see any wear on the sprockets and chain has needed adjustment like three or four times. Mind you, I'm using a Loobman oiler.

by **stormbringer** Mon 09 Nov 2015, 7:27 pm

wornsprokets wrote:...but it aint an o rubber ring one.

Got any idea how much your chain kit's done? Knackered?

Replace chain kit - not just chain. With something O- or X-ring-like. There's a reason it's called 'a kit'. Your cost/hassle per mile will get smaller Smile

by wornsprokets Mon 09 Nov 2015, 7:41 pm

Ah yeah very little wear on sprokets. But change them all bad idea just chain . Still adjustment in chain

by skyrider Mon 09 Nov 2015, 7:48 pm

when I replace the chain I always replace the sprockets as well it pays off in the end Smile

by ashcroc Mon 09 Nov 2015, 8:50 pm

Ordinarily I'd advise changing chain & sprockets together but you may be able to get away with just the duff chain dependant on how much it's been stretched.
It's a little different (mainly due to having a split link making life easier) but I do it all the time on my MTB (I run 2 chains concurrently & replace at 5% stretch). Measure 10 links of the old chain & compare it againgst the new one. If it's below 10% difference, you can get away with just replacing the chain.
The new chain will stretch to accommodate the old sprokets reducing it's life but it could be worth the tradeoff if the sprokets aren't too far gone.

by wornsprokets Fri 13 Nov 2015, 5:49 pm

Wel i took the chain out of basin of engine oil it seems to have loosened up the links nicely, this is where its a major pain in hole that i havent my shed/man cave built , pissing rain today, maybe i fit chain back on tommorow and see if its still same ive a jt sprokets and xring chain to go on if its scrap.

by skyrider Fri 13 Nov 2015, 6:23 pm

yea always good to have spare parts in stock (its been crap over here too)

by Guest Sat 14 Nov 2015, 3:34 pm

Dave from Delboys Garage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxD3qdD7LhE) claims that front sprockets wear faster as they have less teeth so must wear more then the rear one for the same mileage. He only changes the front sprocket if all else is fine. I think there's sense in replacing a sprocket to save the chain. Sprockets are not so expensive.

by Jameshambleton Sat 14 Nov 2015, 3:50 pm

Werner Van der Straten wrote:Dave from Delboys Garage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxD3qdD7LhE) claims that front sprockets wear faster as they have less teeth so must wear more then the rear one for the same mileage. He only changes the front sprocket if all else is fine. I think there's sense in replacing a sprocket to save the chain. Sprockets are not so expensive.

I did exactly this, and this was my front sprocket with only 27k miles done on it, rear appears to be fine though but this is an OEM sprocket that came with the bike then new. Stiff chain links 20151110

by wornsprokets Sat 14 Nov 2015, 6:15 pm

Very good video, good tips too, seen good few videos of this guy seem to know his stuff Surprised

by Beresford Sat 14 Nov 2015, 10:04 pm

wornsprokets wrote:Very good video, good tips too, seen good few videos of this guy seem to know his stuff

He appreciates a good bike too. Tho' that poor Tiger must be dead embarrassed with all the black lumps he's put on it !!!

by Beresford Sat 14 Nov 2015, 10:20 pm

I've just ebayed for front sprockets and there seems to be a wild variation in price. From £7.95 delivered for JT Sunbeam(?), to £20 for Renthal. Are the JT ones good ?

by Guest Sat 14 Nov 2015, 10:27 pm

Beresford wrote:He appreciates a good bike too. Tho' that poor Tiger must be dead embarrassed with all the black lumps he's put on it !!!

Ain't see nothing yet... http://mattblackrat.com/gallery.html

by Jameshambleton Sat 14 Nov 2015, 10:35 pm

Beresford wrote:I've just ebayed for front sprockets and there seems to be a wild variation in price. From £7.95 delivered for JT Sunbeam(?), to £20 for Renthal. Are the JT ones good ?

I'm running a JT front sprocket on my cb5 and I've just put them on my cbf125. The link for the cb5 one is here. The ones for my cbf125 came from m&p/busters and having a quick google search they seems to be good quality sprockets that are made for oem such as honda but to their specs.

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