Rear wheel stiff? - SV650.org

13-01-06, 10:29 PM

I've recently noticed that when wheeling my SV backwards (specifically out of the garage) the rear wheel seems pretty stiff during a part of it's rotation.

This doesn't seem to have an impact on the ride itself though.

Any ideas and advice for a novice? Please keep it in laymans terms!!

<prays> God, don't let it be a pricey job!

13-01-06, 11:19 PM

Not quite sure of the effect it will have but I'd check the chain tension first

chris

14-01-06, 12:21 AM

Yup, I would check the chain tension first. If you can, get the rear wheel off the ground, spin the wheel slowly and check the tension of the chain midway between the front and rear sprockets. Check the tension every couple of inches.

What you are looking for are tight spots on the chain slackness. If you find one that could be the cause of the rear wheel to tighten up. The temporary fix for this is to slacken the chain to the correct tension at the tightest spot.

Failure to do this means that you are putting extra stress on other components such as the wheel bearings and other things that I am too stupid to remember at this moment in time.

If this is found to be the cause of the problem, I would say that you will need to renew the chain and sprockets. An easy way to test how far worn the chain is, is to see how far you can move the chain away from the rear sprocket at the very back of the sprocket. If you can lift it off so that you can see more than half of the sprocket tooth, then change the chain and sprockets pronto as it is shagged (technical term).

Of course it might not be this at all. It could be that the rear brake disk is warped and hitting the brake pads without the brakes being applied. Although I would have thought that if it were that it would be quite obvious.

16-01-06, 10:23 AM

Check:
1) Chain tension, sounds like it may be too tight. This is the most likely.
2) Rear brake caliper may be binding, if it is you should be able to hear the brake disc rubbing on the brake pads as you spin the wheel. Caliper needs to come apart for a clean.

All this sort of thing is much easier with a paddock stand.

Adam.

Viney · 16-01-06, 10:26 AM

It could be that you are wheeling the bike over speed ramps and that the extra effort is you pusing the bike on the upward slope of siad ramp!

I cant say whats already been said, so i though of something silly!

tinpants · 16-01-06, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigApe

Yup, I would check the chain tension first. If you can, get the rear wheel off the ground, spin the wheel slowly and check the tension of the chain midway between the front and rear sprockets. Check the tension every couple of inches.

What you are looking for are tight spots on the chain slackness. If you find one that could be the cause of the rear wheel to tighten up. The temporary fix for this is to slacken the chain to the correct tension at the tightest spot.

Failure to do this means that you are putting extra stress on other components such as the wheel bearings and other things that I am too stupid to remember at this moment in time.

If this is found to be the cause of the problem, I would say that you will need to renew the chain and sprockets. An easy way to test how far worn the chain is, is to see how far you can move the chain away from the rear sprocket at the very back of the sprocket. If you can lift it off so that you can see more than half of the sprocket tooth, then change the chain and sprockets pronto as it is shagged (technical term).

Of course it might not be this at all. It could be that the rear brake disk is warped and hitting the brake pads without the brakes being applied. Although I would have thought that if it were that it would be quite obvious.

Yup. As above. Plus check your axle nut is done up to the correct torque setting. If its too tight it will pinch the bearings and cause the wheel to become stiff.

Ape, your grasp of technical terms is as impressive as ever! I bow to your superior knowledge sir

northwind · 16-01-06, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nick lord

Yup. As above. Plus check your axle nut is done up to the correct torque setting. If its too tight it will pinch the bearings and cause the wheel to become stiff.

Shouldn't do... Unless you torque it up enough to crush the captive spacer in the wheel

Viney · 16-01-06, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick lord

Yup. As above. Plus check your axle nut is done up to the correct torque setting. If its too tight it will pinch the bearings and cause the wheel to become stiff.

Shouldn't do... Unless you torque it up enough to crush the captive spacer in the wheel

I have alrady made that mistake havent i?

northwind · 16-01-06, 03:49 PM

No, if I recall correctly you were speaking "theoretically"

13-01-06, 10:29 PM	#1
Bud Guest Posts: n/a	Rear wheel stiff? I've recently noticed that when wheeling my SV backwards (specifically out of the garage) the rear wheel seems pretty stiff during a part of it's rotation. This doesn't seem to have an impact on the ride itself though. Any ideas and advice for a novice? Please keep it in laymans terms!! <prays> God, don't let it be a pricey job!

16-01-06, 03:49 PM	#9
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13-01-06, 11:19 PM	#2
Vfr400 Guest Posts: n/a	Not quite sure of the effect it will have but I'd check the chain tension first chris

14-01-06, 12:21 AM	#3
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Yup, I would check the chain tension first. If you can, get the rear wheel off the ground, spin the wheel slowly and check the tension of the chain midway between the front and rear sprockets. Check the tension every couple of inches. What you are looking for are tight spots on the chain slackness. If you find one that could be the cause of the rear wheel to tighten up. The temporary fix for this is to slacken the chain to the correct tension at the tightest spot. Failure to do this means that you are putting extra stress on other components such as the wheel bearings and other things that I am too stupid to remember at this moment in time. If this is found to be the cause of the problem, I would say that you will need to renew the chain and sprockets. An easy way to test how far worn the chain is, is to see how far you can move the chain away from the rear sprocket at the very back of the sprocket. If you can lift it off so that you can see more than half of the sprocket tooth, then change the chain and sprockets pronto as it is shagged (technical term). Of course it might not be this at all. It could be that the rear brake disk is warped and hitting the brake pads without the brakes being applied. Although I would have thought that if it were that it would be quite obvious.

16-01-06, 10:23 AM	#4
triumph5ta Guest Posts: n/a	Check: 1) Chain tension, sounds like it may be too tight. This is the most likely. 2) Rear brake caliper may be binding, if it is you should be able to hear the brake disc rubbing on the brake pads as you spin the wheel. Caliper needs to come apart for a clean. All this sort of thing is much easier with a paddock stand. Adam.

16-01-06, 10:26 AM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	It could be that you are wheeling the bike over speed ramps and that the extra effort is you pusing the bike on the upward slope of siad ramp! I cant say whats already been said, so i though of something silly!