adjust chain

[loyjwe]

what kind of degreser u guys use to clean? get from where n how much? and after clean completely need ride to warm the chain b4 waxing, den during tat time the chain so dry is it ok?

[dragonforce]

what kind of degreser u guys use to clean? get from where n how much? and after clean completely need ride to warm the chain b4 waxing, den during tat time the chain so dry is it ok?

i use kerosene (alot of pple will recommend you to use gt85.. can buy at many bikeshops) to clean my chain.. then after that use wet cloth to wipe.. after that spray a layer of chain lube.. when riding while the chain is warm my scottoiler will do the job..

[zart]

can tell me..

 

how come changed new chain and sprocket ..

 

but still my chain will sometimes slack.. sometimes tight as per normal?..

[loyjwe]

any step-by-step method to tighten chain for vtec?? on sidestand? thanks

[jtzx]

i use kerosene (alot of pple will recommend you to use gt85.. can buy at many bikeshops) to clean my chain.. then after that use wet cloth to wipe.. after that spray a layer of chain lube.. when riding while the chain is warm my scottoiler will do the job..

 

i use a degreaser bought from cycleworx in AMK. $10 per bottle.. can use like 2 years man.. is kerosene too strong? burn the o rings?

[Aalex82]

i use a degreaser bought from cycleworx in AMK. $10 per bottle.. can use like 2 years man.. is kerosene too strong? burn the o rings?

 

dun think kerosene will be too strong as this instruction is stated in the DID chain manual..

[jtzx]

ahh... sounds good too =p

[Blackbeard]

come to my place. I tighten for you FOC. just treat me kopi

[Amireaux]

dun think kerosene will be too strong as this instruction is stated in the DID chain manual..

 

Degreaser works best with chain cleaning. I use those u find from those cleaning kit at KFC. purple colour. If u have friends working at KFC or pizza hut.. ask them the purple solution. Works like magic!

[Aalex82]

Degreaser works best with chain cleaning. I use those u find from those cleaning kit at KFC. purple colour. If u have friends working at KFC or pizza hut.. ask them the purple solution. Works like magic!

 

those degreaser is not O/X ring safe..

therefore, cannot use on these type of chain..

[fmaorui]

well the chain could be overused and has stretched quite abit.or the previous owner didnt lengthen the wheelbase to tension the chain. best to get a mech to look at it. if your chain snap halfway its very very dangerous. dont forget regular lubing

[vtec88]

Bros,

 

if u guys need something to jack up the bike for tasks like

 

"Lub the chain"

"Check wheel bearing"

"check for nails on tires"

 

 

A sissor jack will do the Job.

i am selling (sold many to forum ppl here)

 

http://aluminumfloorjack.org/wp-content/uploads/Scissor-Jack.jpg

 

sms me 9875 9408(Derek) for enquires or PM me Direct.

DO NOT reply here as i will not check.

Edited March 13, 2011 by vtec88

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Yep, chain oiler sure beats magical aftermarket additives (that don't work) hands down

 

I still want the chrome-plated Victorian steel plunger variety, though. Hand-regulated drip rate! Hmn, anyone got a used hydraulic cylinder lying around

 

(Since the oil discharge rate is variable, tailgaters beware!)

[yojisan]

hi all,

anybody know how to tighten honda sp 150 chain?got the bike for 2nd hand,so dun have any special tool to do it,thanks

[bobiee]

For Phantom 200, recommended chain freeplay is 20-30mm. Stock bike has the chain too loose, so definitely must tighten abit once u got ur bike. Re-adjust again if you change ur tires...

 

or after changing for a new chain, it will loose a bit for a couple of first month.

[Doomxxx]

I have got similar prob...

 

How often u all tighten ur chain?

 

Mine becomes lose every 2 weeks or so? is not normal rite?

i changed my sprockets 6 mths back... But din change my chain.

 

Should ignore and cont'd tightening it or there's something the mechanic shld be involved?

 

Please advise...

 

Every 2 week adjust chain. You better change to better chain O-ring type last longer than normal chain.

If power full bike or always pick up normal chain cannot last. If you adjust evry 2 week then you need to change the chain every 2 month.

[ezzyoiler]

check your chain tension regularly..

 

use an oiler...chain tensioning..more than 20000km..

[ezzyoiler]

chians is bad..if you need to tension very frequently..basket case.

[aswin]

adjust your chain every week then can already. If you dont know how to do it, take it to a workshop and just observe.

[aswin]

Check your sprockets as well as they wear out with time. Loose chain can cause serious self accidents

[d3ath4all]

Those who want to tighten your chain and dun really know how, it's best that you ride pass a bike shop and ask them to tighten it for you. Most of them do it for FREE so dun worry about having to pay. And you can steal some of their oil to lubricate your chain as well )

 

Safety First, $$$ Second bros.

[ezzyoiler]

Those who want to tighten your chain and dun really know how, it's best that you ride pass a bike shop and ask them to tighten it for you. Most of them do it for FREE so dun worry about having to pay. And you can steal some of their oil to lubricate your chain as well )

 

Safety First, $$$ Second bros.

 

 

haha..

dont need to steal oil...come ,,..i will lube your chain for free..

 

with an oiler ..chain tension every 20,000 km is quite average..

[ddjh9]

Yes I agree.. I always got it for free.. Try near bukit merah area

[niwlen]

As long as not too tight should be fine

[ezzyoiler]

As long as not too tight should be fine

 

 

better check your manual..there are reccommendations...

too tight chain may break..too loose you are loosing hp