jackm20010 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have recently tightened my chain about a month ago now and it has gone back to being slack again. I have kept it clean and lubricated using muc off chain cleaner and lubricant. How often does a chain need tightening is my question and is my products being used good? Or anything else. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted August 16, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 16, 2013 Chains wear and create loose and tight spots. You may have adjusted it at a tighter point and now it appears to be loose. Chains always need to be adjusted at their tightest spot. To find the right spot, you turn the rear wheel a little and test the movement at the midway point between the two sprockets. You do this several times at different points in the chain. Getting it wrong can snap the chain at worst or wear the bearings out prematurely at best. Do you know how old the chin is or how many miles it has done? It may be time to change it. Always change the sprockets when changing the chain. They also come in various quality's. I like x ring chains but on a smaller bike I would look at an O ring chains too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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