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timwilky · 29-01-12, 01:29 PM

Old English proverb

When you know something is dodgy and do nought, it will tits up at the most inopportune time. IE when 200 miles from home.

My personal philosophy when it comes to bikes is any worries/doubts, sort it. There is nothing worse than trying to ride and thinking something is wrong is it going to go bang and kick me off.

Once a chain has started to stretch, it seems to go down hill rapidly. Also the damage to the sprockets becomes exaggerated and causes the chain to wear even quicker. A spiralling deterioration.

29-01-12, 01:47 PM

I've tried sorting out the stiff link multiple times but it just won't free up.

As for the noise... Well, at first I thought it was something loose as it sounded a bit like a rattle/ticking noise. However it is loudest when under power especially when I ride past something solid on my left. (bounces back the sound) The noise is still there even when I pull in the clutch but not when I'm stationary and revving the bike.

So the noise is coming from rear left and only when moving.

I admit when I first got the bike I didn't look after the chain as well as I should, probably why I'm having this issue now and one of the reasons I will be getting a Scottoiler. Also because I do 160 miles a week commuting.

yorkie_chris · 29-01-12, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

O it will tits up at the most inopportune time. IE when 200 miles from home.

30-01-12, 12:49 PM

The Sigma is over my budget. I have about £150 to buy Chain and Sprockets plus labour of fitting them which the garage I would take it to charges £35 per hour. I can't see it taking more than an hour to replace Chain and Sprockets by a professional.

Is there much difference in quality between the Alpha O-Ring and Sigma O-Ring?

This is the kit I would buy if there isn't much difference.

Link - http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/drive-...ki-o-ring.html

My budget is low because I also need to buy a Scottoiler which is about £85 on B&C Express.

Link - http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/chain/...-scottoil.html

Thanks

Geodude · 30-01-12, 01:21 PM

Tutoro chain oiler a cheaper alternative? Jayneflakes uses one afaik see here and give her a pm

31-01-12, 10:48 PM

Looks interesting. Wonder how it automatically starts and stops oiling your chain without hooking up to the bikes vacuum or electrical system and without using any type of power source. (Batteries)

£60 for what looks to be an easy to install and 'does the job' product is very tempting. Especially the twin applicator.

andrewsmith · 31-01-12, 10:51 PM

get the £20 manual one

Bike and Ride have rated it for a good while

31-01-12, 10:58 PM

Would you recommend the twin applicator for both sides of the chain? Also old engine oil, as long as you put it through a filter of some kind first, ok to use? (stupid question as I read people use it in their Scottoilers)

andrewsmith · 31-01-12, 11:01 PM

Twin mate.

YC should be able to advise better about using motor oil (I may do my self as gor 3 ltr of waste sitting there)

31-01-12, 11:10 PM

Thanks. Think I will probably order one tomorrow. MUCH cheaper than I had planned for an oiler so I should be able to buy that Sigma grade O-Ring chain now.

29-01-12, 01:29 PM	#11
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Buying new C&S. Old English proverb When you know something is dodgy and do nought, it will tits up at the most inopportune time. IE when 200 miles from home. My personal philosophy when it comes to bikes is any worries/doubts, sort it. There is nothing worse than trying to ride and thinking something is wrong is it going to go bang and kick me off. Once a chain has started to stretch, it seems to go down hill rapidly. Also the damage to the sprockets becomes exaggerated and causes the chain to wear even quicker. A spiralling deterioration. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated. Last edited by timwilky; 29-01-12 at 01:32 PM.

29-01-12, 01:47 PM	#12
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying new C&S. I've tried sorting out the stiff link multiple times but it just won't free up. As for the noise... Well, at first I thought it was something loose as it sounded a bit like a rattle/ticking noise. However it is loudest when under power especially when I ride past something solid on my left. (bounces back the sound) The noise is still there even when I pull in the clutch but not when I'm stationary and revving the bike. So the noise is coming from rear left and only when moving. I admit when I first got the bike I didn't look after the chain as well as I should, probably why I'm having this issue now and one of the reasons I will be getting a Scottoiler. Also because I do 160 miles a week commuting.

30-01-12, 12:49 PM	#14
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying new C&S. The Sigma is over my budget. I have about £150 to buy Chain and Sprockets plus labour of fitting them which the garage I would take it to charges £35 per hour. I can't see it taking more than an hour to replace Chain and Sprockets by a professional. Is there much difference in quality between the Alpha O-Ring and Sigma O-Ring? This is the kit I would buy if there isn't much difference. Link - http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/drive-...ki-o-ring.html My budget is low because I also need to buy a Scottoiler which is about £85 on B&C Express. Link - http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/chain/...-scottoil.html Thanks Last edited by Dunn-y; 30-01-12 at 12:51 PM.

30-01-12, 01:21 PM	#15
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: Buying new C&S. Tutoro chain oiler a cheaper alternative? Jayneflakes uses one afaik *see here* and give her a pm __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

31-01-12, 10:48 PM	#16
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying new C&S. Looks interesting. Wonder how it automatically starts and stops oiling your chain without hooking up to the bikes vacuum or electrical system and without using any type of power source. (Batteries) £60 for what looks to be an easy to install and 'does the job' product is very tempting. Especially the twin applicator.

31-01-12, 10:51 PM	#17
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Buying new C&S. get the £20 manual one Bike and Ride have rated it for a good while __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

31-01-12, 10:58 PM	#18
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying new C&S. Would you recommend the twin applicator for both sides of the chain? Also old engine oil, as long as you put it through a filter of some kind first, ok to use? (stupid question as I read people use it in their Scottoilers)

31-01-12, 11:01 PM	#19
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Buying new C&S. Twin mate. YC should be able to advise better about using motor oil (I may do my self as gor 3 ltr of waste sitting there) __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

31-01-12, 11:10 PM	#20
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Buying new C&S. Thanks. Think I will probably order one tomorrow. MUCH cheaper than I had planned for an oiler so I should be able to buy that Sigma grade O-Ring chain now.

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