Drive Chain?

[sprint_9]

I lubed up my chain today and now its makin a clicking noise, Im thinking the lube I used is not workin well with the o-rings, not sure though, it could be too loose, Ill take a further look tomorrow.  I was wondering though if I do find something wrong with my chain how much slack should it have? I was also wondering what to get for a replacement chain if I need one?  I dont know how many miles are on mine or how old it is so it might not hurt. Thanks in advance.

[Cal Price]

Always consider the simple and obvious first. it is probably too slack, if you put the bike up on the centre stand and give the wheel a spin then if you can move the chain up/down more than about two inches (50mil) it's slack. Tightening it is pretty simple, there is a spanner/wrench in the toolkit especially for it with an extension piece to give better leverage. It's all in the book, slacken the appropriate side and ease the wheel back a bit using the rear-facing nuts taking note of the marks either side to keep the wheel balanced then tighten up the Jesus nut again. Bobs your Uncle. It is probably explained better somewhere under "how to" or on one of the great and wise one's websites. If your chain is realy bad you will be amazed at the difference a correctly adjusted chain makes in the feel of the bike and gear changes. (I know, my Honda chain seemed to stretch every day)

[ash999]

Ever think it has a tight spot? I basically only just learned about this, recently, when i tightened my chain. Looked like it had a 1000 miles left on it, b4 changing, and i adjusted the chain, not checking for tight spot, and it damages the chain when you adjust on the tight spot! sounds strange but this was my problem, rode the bike, the chain gets hot and clicking, and no matter how good ya adjust the chain, it wont go away! my advice if it is a tight spot - DONT RIDE IT!!! because has more of a chance of breaking when has a tight spot and warms up, and could end up with a locked back wheel or worse.
         My solution was NEW CHAIN AND SPROCKET, but i would try adjusting it properly first!!! if ya keep your chain in good condition it shouldnt happen, Now i use a Scottoiler to keep it properly oiled and adjust it properly and often!

[sprint_9]

I think Ill look in to it a little more today, I think its just normal clicking but Ive read some real horror stories involving chains, and just want to be on the safe side.

[Cal Price]

I'm just coming up to my 1-year or 4K service, I think I'll get a Scottoiler, they seem to extend chain life a lot and do away with lubing every 600miles. I had a tight spot develop on my previous bike, a small Honda after only about six months but correct adjustment and lubrication sorted it out.

[sprint_9]

Cool we posted at the same time, hahaha.  Yea I need to get a good lub also, that is going to be one of my next investments, along with some engine gaskets to hopefully seal my engine up so the underside of my bike isnt all oiled down.

[GregoryTheriault]

Tighten it yes, and the correct slack for the chain, measured at the front of the real wheel is 20-30mm, or about 1 1/4 inches. That's the max, becasuse it will only get looser.

Use O-Ring specific chain oil, the wrong oil could attack the rubber in the oring seals and screw you chain.