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question regarding chain tension - Posted on 2006-09-02 02:52:30

crazyhdchik
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The chain on my sporster is real loose at one point and when I roll the bike a little it gets tight. Does this mean I need to replace the rear sprocket?

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	question regarding chain tension - Posted on 2006-09-02 03:38:50
DogPowell 1100cc Pro Racer Joined: Saturday, January 07, 2006 Posts: 328 Location: Essex United Kingdom	It probably means your chain is more than likely in need either of a good degrease/clean as it has a tight spot or it's too late for that and it needs a new chain. If you sprockets are that bad the chain goes tight, it should be visable to the eye. If your not sure, get a good mechanically minded person or mechanic to check it for you as a chain flying off due to being naffed is not a nice nor cheap experience.

	question regarding chain tension - Posted on 2006-09-02 03:42:10
DogPowell 1100cc Pro Racer Joined: Saturday, January 07, 2006 Posts: 328 Location: Essex United Kingdom	Also worth checking rear wheel alignment as that can cause it to go tight if it's so far out of line.

	question regarding chain tension - Posted on 2006-09-02 08:42:45
the_ox 1300cc Superstar Joined: Saturday, October 30, 2004 Posts: 8803 Location: London United Kingdom	Exactly right powell, also do it fast a tight chain may snap.

	question regarding chain tension - Posted on 2006-09-02 11:01:02
bear 1300cc Superstar Joined: Friday, October 29, 2004 Posts: 5790 Location: cumbria United Kingdom	remove the chain from the bike and lay it out flat. now pick up one end of the chain and lift the whole thing if it forms anything remotly like a curve its time to replace it. change sprokets at the same time as worn sprokets accelerate chain wear. dunno if they make scottoliers for harleys but worth looking into as they increase chain life by up to 50% and with the price of chains today well worth the cost of the oiler. try to get one that oils both sides of the chain as they are the most effiecient types. cant stress highly enough the need to replace a worn chain they are very dangerous at best a snapping chain will take out your crank case at worst your leg!

	question regarding chain tension - Posted on 2006-09-02 13:41:28
daisyduke 1300cc Superstar Joined: Saturday, February 04, 2006 Posts: 4574 Location: Bolton United Kingdom	oh that reminds me mine needs tightening, now where did Phil go lol

	question regarding chain tension - Posted on 2006-09-02 21:07:04
weasleboy 1300cc Superstar Joined: Saturday, October 30, 2004 Posts: 694 Location: belfast United Kingdom	get a shaft lol

	question regarding chain tension - Posted on 2006-09-04 03:34:24
cyclonemaniac 400cc Rider Joined: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 Posts: 89 Location: Indiana United States	I'll take a belt. Quiet, no lube and lasts well too.

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