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04-04-15, 11:23 AM

whilst riding ive noticed a clicking noise coming from the bike, ive tensioned the chain correctly and aligned the wheel correctly, ive removed the fairing and the front sprocket cover and put the bike on a paddock stand, when in gear the chain seems to jump now and again...why does this do this??? the chain and sprockets look to be in good condition. im worried it may come off when riding...any help appreciated thanks in advance..

Sir Trev · 04-04-15, 12:02 PM

Don't forget your chain will be tensioned differently with the suspension loaded and you on it. Running the bike on a paddock stand will not give you a good idea.

Fen Tiger · 04-04-15, 12:28 PM

Last time I had a similar noise I found the front sprocket was hooked.

Bibio · 04-04-15, 12:31 PM

you may have a tight link in the chain.

04-04-15, 03:43 PM

cheers for the input guys...u may have a point with the tight link..i will give it a good lube but I do have a scotoiler....any ideas on best chain lube?

Heorot · 04-04-15, 08:33 PM

Scotoiler own label oil in your scotoiler.

Bibio · 04-04-15, 09:03 PM

get some paraffin and a 2'' paint brush. cut the bristles of the 2'' brush in half so you have stiff bristles. get a clean glass jar (mayonnaise are ideal) and pour some paraffin into the jar. put a kitty litter tray under the chain area then clean chain with the paraffin and brush. when cleaning the chain pay special attention to any tight links by wiggling the link while its doused in paraffin. once the chain is clean pour the paraffin that is in the litter tray back into the jar then put the lid on the jar. with luck you will clean the chain enough to free the tight link, if not then get a new chain or put up with the noise.

the paraffin will settle out in the jar for future reuse. a 4ltr pack of paraffin will last you years and years doing it that way.

05-04-15, 07:52 AM

ok i will give it a try thanks

Red Herring · 06-04-15, 07:29 PM

Just thinking laterally, you haven't got a big screw or similar in the back tyre have you...?

06-04-15, 07:57 PM

no ive checked the tyres as well,,,think I will just treat myself to new chain n sprockets

04-04-15, 11:23 AM	#1
scoots Guest Posts: n/a	Any ideas??? whilst riding ive noticed a clicking noise coming from the bike, ive tensioned the chain correctly and aligned the wheel correctly, ive removed the fairing and the front sprocket cover and put the bike on a paddock stand, when in gear the chain seems to jump now and again...why does this do this??? the chain and sprockets look to be in good condition. im worried it may come off when riding...any help appreciated thanks in advance..

04-04-15, 12:02 PM	#2
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Re: Any ideas??? Don't forget your chain will be tensioned differently with the suspension loaded and you on it. Running the bike on a paddock stand will not give you a good idea. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

04-04-15, 12:28 PM	#3
Fen Tiger Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 219	Re: Any ideas??? Last time I had a similar noise I found the front sprocket was hooked.

04-04-15, 12:31 PM	#4
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Any ideas??? you may have a tight link in the chain.

04-04-15, 03:43 PM	#5
scoots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any ideas??? cheers for the input guys...u may have a point with the tight link..i will give it a good lube but I do have a scotoiler....any ideas on best chain lube?

04-04-15, 08:33 PM	#6
Heorot Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Norfolk Posts: 341	Re: Any ideas??? Scotoiler own label oil in your scotoiler. __________________ Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver

04-04-15, 09:03 PM	#7
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Any ideas??? get some paraffin and a 2'' paint brush. cut the bristles of the 2'' brush in half so you have stiff bristles. get a clean glass jar (mayonnaise are ideal) and pour some paraffin into the jar. put a kitty litter tray under the chain area then clean chain with the paraffin and brush. when cleaning the chain pay special attention to any tight links by wiggling the link while its doused in paraffin. once the chain is clean pour the paraffin that is in the litter tray back into the jar then put the lid on the jar. with luck you will clean the chain enough to free the tight link, if not then get a new chain or put up with the noise. the paraffin will settle out in the jar for future reuse. a 4ltr pack of paraffin will last you years and years doing it that way.

05-04-15, 07:52 AM	#8
scoots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any ideas??? ok i will give it a try thanks

06-04-15, 07:29 PM	#9
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: Any ideas??? Just thinking laterally, you haven't got a big screw or similar in the back tyre have you...?

06-04-15, 07:57 PM	#10
scoots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any ideas??? no ive checked the tyres as well,,,think I will just treat myself to new chain n sprockets

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