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18-08-08, 09:10 AM
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Noisy Chain
My chains clicking when I roll it out of the shed, its well oiled but hasnt been tighted in 500 miles, I checked it but the tightest spot is within spec. Any idea why its clicking?
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18-08-08, 09:24 AM
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Re: Noisy Chain
Take your front sprocket cover off and check the front sprocket for wear.
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18-08-08, 09:30 AM
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Re: Noisy Chain
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?? only done 6000 miles
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18-08-08, 09:47 AM
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Re: Noisy Chain
6000 with you? Or since it has last been changed?
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18-08-08, 11:19 AM
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Re: Noisy Chain
6000 miles from new
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18-08-08, 11:49 AM
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Re: Noisy Chain
check wheel alignment.
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18-08-08, 11:50 AM
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Re: Noisy Chain
Check the alignmemt and the tension.
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18-08-08, 12:37 PM
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Re: Noisy Chain
Nothings been changed since I bought it, just clicking this weekend...
Steve
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18-08-08, 12:45 PM
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Re: Noisy Chain
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Jambo
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18-08-08, 03:56 PM
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Re: Noisy Chain
Id been lubing with engine oil, Last night after I got back from a ride, gave it a spray with some O-ring chain lube. Wheeled it out this afternoon and not a peep from it, nice and quiet.
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