St0fxxx Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 hello again chaps n chapesses ive just fitted a new pair of sprockets an a new chain. When im riding in the lower gears and the power band kicks in it feels like something is slipping, the bike judders well more the back wheel. ive double checked and everything is tightened back wheel front sprocket etc. The chain is tight/loose enough i think. Any ideas what it might be? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted March 1, 2012 Moderator Share Posted March 1, 2012 do you know that the chain has tight spots? you need to rotate the rear wheel and tug on the longest part (usually lower) till its the tightest and then adjust it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St0fxxx Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hey drewpy Thanks for the reply. By chain has tight spots do you mean like kinks in the chain? So the chain is actually too loose once its spinning? Sorry mate, i dont really understand what you mean <feels dumb> Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neversaydie Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 hello again chaps n chapesses ive just fitted a new pair of sprockets an a new chain. When im riding in the lower gears and the power band kicks in it feels like something is slipping, the bike judders well more the back wheel. ive double checked and everything is tightened back wheel front sprocket etc. The chain is tight/loose enough i think. Any ideas what it might be? Thanks in advance Get the back wheel off the floor and the bike level, bike in neutral, ignition off. Rotate the wheel in the direction of travel and watch the chain on the bottom run. Its normal to see the amount of sag vary between most and least. Adjust the chain at the point of least sag to give the amount of movement described in the owners manual. Before locking up the axle, check that the front and rear wheels are in line with each other, there should be some sort of increment mark on the rear adjustment to set up to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St0fxxx Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Sweet thanks nsd! EDIT: Yep you were both right, the chain was too loose. Tightened this morning and all is well. Thanks to both of you for your help. I now understand what you meant Drewpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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