Reply To: Bike not moving
so little update, it was perfect since i fixed it, and yesterday it started making excessive chain noise. like normal chain noise but louder (loud enough that i can hear it in my helmet next to lories) and only occurs every 5-10 teeth. i can mostly hear it while driving slowly, i was afraid that it was falling off agian, but the sprocket seems to be tight and the washer is still bent around the nut. any ideas?
Get front sprocket cover off.
Put the bike in “paddock stands”
Make sure is in neutral.
Use your eyes very sharply and spin the rear wheel……. and check these
- Front sprocket , is it wobbling sideways ? or is it spinning straight?
- Rear sprocket , is it wobbling ?
Remove rear wheel safely, and check your sprocket “DRUM” , remove the sprocket drum (carrier/holder) and spin the bearings…..
if your rear sprocket bearing is crunchy (not smooth) or feels wobbly when spinning it with your finger, replace it.
Also check your rear wheel bearings.
Once it is done, put the bike back on paddock stands , spin the rear wheel….check if the chain is moving smoothly and isnt got any dead spots ? or chain isnt going up and down ….under the swingarm while the wheel is spinning.
Let us know!
Sometimes a situation like that (“sprocket washer has come off”) can also do funny things to sprockets like warp them or bend chain a little bit , i hope everything is okay as it is a new kit we have just sent you already. Gotta say safe on the road
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