tightened the chain today

grego · 05-29-2012, 09:11 PM

hi all

well this was my first adventure turning a wrench on the bike. the chain had about 1 1/4 inches of play.
i adjusted the chain to just a tad over a 1/2 inch. while cleaning the chain and sprockets i noticed these cracks on the rear hub. they look like just surface cracks, but being a newbie i don't know weather to be concerned or not.. another thing i noticed is that there is about 1/4 inch of movement of the rear wheel if you keep the sprocket still. is that normal ??

i found this liquid wrench chain lube. it says its safe for chains with o rings as you can see by the pics. has any body else used this and if so what is your opinion verses what you used previously ??

all help and comments greatly appreciated by this newbie

ride safe

grego

grego · 05-29-2012, 09:19 PM

hub pic

blaine · 05-29-2012, 09:40 PM

The 1/4" play is normal.The cracks look like just the surface coating peeling.I never used that brand of chain lube but if it's safe for o-ring chains you will be fine.

:2tup:

grego · 05-29-2012, 11:24 PM

THANKS BLAINE

my next chore is repair a leaking left front fork.....better start reading now...lol

safe biking

grego

bpdchief · 06-02-2012, 02:00 AM

Do a search on here there is an easy fix that... usually caused by dirt or grit getting between seal and metal. There is an item you slip down the shaft past the seal and it clears the issue.

blaine · 06-02-2012, 08:27 AM

Here it is!! :cool:

05-29-2012, 09:11 PM	#1
grego Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: anaheim california Posts: 96	tightened the chain today hi all well this was my first adventure turning a wrench on the bike. the chain had about 1 1/4 inches of play. i adjusted the chain to just a tad over a 1/2 inch. while cleaning the chain and sprockets i noticed these cracks on the rear hub. they look like just surface cracks, but being a newbie i don't know weather to be concerned or not.. another thing i noticed is that there is about 1/4 inch of movement of the rear wheel if you keep the sprocket still. is that normal ?? i found this liquid wrench chain lube. it says its safe for chains with o rings as you can see by the pics. has any body else used this and if so what is your opinion verses what you used previously ?? all help and comments greatly appreciated by this newbie ride safe grego Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-29-2012, 09:19 PM	#2
grego Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: anaheim california Posts: 96	Re: tightened the chain today hub pic
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05-29-2012, 09:40 PM	#3
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: tightened the chain today The 1/4" play is normal.The cracks look like just the surface coating peeling.I never used that brand of chain lube but if it's safe for o-ring chains you will be fine. :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-29-2012, 11:24 PM	#4
grego Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: anaheim california Posts: 96	Re: tightened the chain today THANKS BLAINE my next chore is repair a leaking left front fork.....better start reading now...lol safe biking grego
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06-02-2012, 02:00 AM	#5
bpdchief Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 848	Re: tightened the chain today Do a search on here there is an easy fix that... usually caused by dirt or grit getting between seal and metal. There is an item you slip down the shaft past the seal and it clears the issue. __________________ I'm never lost - I'm exploring alternative destinations ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-02-2012, 08:27 AM	#6
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: tightened the chain today Here it is!! :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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