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Re: Putting torque to the rear axel bolt question
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I've also seen siezed "kinked" chain links that can cause your described chain issue also.[/quote:2yywcysn] Seized kinked links, not on mine. Well there's one way to find out and I'll try it next time oiling the chain: 1) check where the chain is tightest. Note position of rear wheel. 2) rotate rear wheel one turn (360°) 3) check if chain is tightest again. If yes => It's the sprocket OR 2) rotate rear wheel two turns plus 245° (then, the chain has gone around once) 3) check if chain is tightest again. If yes => It's the chain
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03-19-2012, 11:54 PM | #12 |
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Re: Putting torque to the rear axel bolt question
Just thought of this. Next time the rear wheel is off do yourself a favor and flip the axle end for end. With the nut on the left side of the bike you have better access to it and the cotter pin.
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03-20-2012, 11:24 AM | #13 |
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Re: Putting torque to the rear axel bolt question
Good thinking 5th! You've nicely isolated the two factors.
I like WW's idea, too. IIRC it won't upset anything to reverse the axle.
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03-21-2012, 03:45 AM | #14 |
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Re: Putting torque to the rear axel bolt question
Not my idea actually. Just passing around info from another source.
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