Chain making a clicking sound. Help required.

bremsstrahlung.positron · April 30, 2013, 12:34:59 AM

Good day folks, I just got finished giving my bike a good ole garage hose bath as @adidas guy mentioned not to power wash it previously, its all shiny now

. Anyhoo, I adjusted my chain as it was way too lose like 70mm sag, I did it as noticed a clicking found from chain while I rode more prominent in low gears. Took it out for a ride n valla its still there

.I noticed while turning the rear wheel that chain became slightly tight n then after a clicking sound lax. What's going on guys??? I adjusted both side screws for alignment n went by the book in my opinion

bremsstrahlung.positron · April 30, 2013, 12:46:50 AM

"Fixed it. Found the tightest spot on the chain and adjusted the play on it, no more Sound at last!"

This is a similar problem a guy had with his gs on gtamotorcycles website. I copy/pasted it. Pardons to the copyright

. didn't understand his remedy cuz when my chain is tight (just before the click n laxity) its like quite tight so wouldn't I be over tightening it. Sorry for the brain drain guys but my rides joy is just killed by this nagging sound

Twisted · April 30, 2013, 03:07:57 AM

Sounds like you may be up for a new chain soon if it has tight spots.

codajastal · April 30, 2013, 03:09:33 AM

Quote from: Twisted on April 30, 2013, 03:07:57 AM
Sounds like you may be up for a new chain soon if it has tight spots.

+1 on the new chain. Yours is finito

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adidasguy · April 30, 2013, 11:46:15 AM

When your chain gets tight and loose - you need a new one.
Look for stuff like this: zig-zags

bremsstrahlung.positron · April 30, 2013, 02:41:08 PM

@adidas guy. You'r tips are always pictorial and that is just

thanks.
Appreciate your info too @twisted @codajastal. So what exactly am I looking at dough wise?? What should I look for while getting a new used chain?? Thanks again folks.

Twisted · April 30, 2013, 03:55:03 PM

I would not buy a used chain. New chains can be had for cheap enough. I am not sure where you are located so it is hard to give you prices. While replacing the chain it is probably a good chance to check out you front and rear sprocket as well.

adidasguy · April 30, 2013, 03:58:28 PM

Replace all - chain and both sprockets. You can get good sets in the $100 range.
Chain is VERY important for riding and safety. Don't try to go cheap.
Certain things I consider important and would never go cheap on:
1. Brakes
2. Chain & Sprockets
3. Bling

wayne242 · April 30, 2013, 06:01:27 PM

Ignoring a worn out chain is highly idiotic, lots of people have been killed/hurt badly due to this. My buddy cousin is a vegetable because a chain broke and locked up rear tire, don't cheap out on this(same as tires).

adidasguy · April 30, 2013, 10:41:41 PM

Oh, yes - I forgot tires. Those are more important than bling.

There are certain areas you NEVER want to go cheap. Your life depends on it:

Tires

Chain & Sprockets

Brakes

Oh, and GEAR!

Janx101 · May 01, 2013, 04:09:38 AM

.... And coffee!

bremsstrahlung.positron · May 01, 2013, 05:07:17 AM

@twisted nice self explanatory photo there

@wayne242 @adidasguy, thanks folks am on the above mentioned mods asap. Well I'm in Pakistan so logistically conditions are not that feasible for finding stuff in abundance here

Will post pics regarding the TRIAD RULE of @adidasguy

ie of my rear brake front tyre and chain. Peace guys.

bremsstrahlung.positron · May 01, 2013, 05:09:38 AM

@janx hahaha, good one. roger, will be riding with double espresso mug in hand next time

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