Chain Question?

[Ironxtreme]

I just I was wondering do you guys have alot of play in your chains? I just put my rear tire back on and its just alittle bit loose but not much....I was wondering does it need to be really tight or should it have just alittle bit of play to it?

Thanks
Ix

[Mojoe]

if you take a hold of the chain in the middle, 1/2 way between the 2 sprockets, about an inch up and down is good. if you can move it sideways an inch, it is time to replace the chain.

[1BlueKat]

if you take a hold of the chain in the middle, 1/2 way between the 2 sprockets, about an inch up and down is good. if you can move it sideways an inch, it is time to replace the chain.

What he said, and dont think it will make if another month. Replace it now!

[Ironxtreme]

Thanks guys......where is a good site to buy a new chain and mabe some new sprockets?

[ThAzKat]

bikebandit.com or on ebay, ebay you can find the RK kit for a real good price.

[SweetLou]

I found that Dennis Kirk has quite a selection, but.....

If you go through Speedwerks, and talk to Laura, most likely, she will give you a discount since you are a member here. So PM SpeedWerks, and let them know what you are looking for!!!!!

[The CyberPoet]

How to figure out if you need a new chain:


You shouldn't be seeing any daylight under the chain... figure if you can pull it off the sprocket by more than a millimeter, it's definitely time for a new one!

Taken from:
CyberPoet's "How to understand motorcycle chain wear, care and maintenance." at MotorcycleAnchor.com

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet