sideways chain deflection...

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Nige, Apr 4, 2011.

  1. Nige

    Nige Guest

    How much is acceptable?
     
    Nige, Apr 4, 2011
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    The Older Gentleman Guest

    Depends on the chain and the bike it's fitted to, really.
     
    The Older Gentleman, Apr 4, 2011
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    Mark Olson Guest

    "some".

    Why not just check the chain length over 20 (IIRC) links, per the service manual?
    If it's worn enough to have excessive sideplay it will be worn enough to have
    "lengthened" to beyond the service limit.
     
    Mark Olson, Apr 4, 2011
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    Gyp Guest

    Do you have a dérailleur?
     
    Gyp, Apr 4, 2011
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    SIRPip Guest

    He has a Land Rover. They work quite well at that.
     
    SIRPip, Apr 4, 2011
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    zymurgy Guest

    I shouldn't, but I will ..

    <g>

    Paul.
     
    zymurgy, Apr 4, 2011
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    Wicked Uncle Nigel Guest

    Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, SIRPip
    <applause>
     
    Wicked Uncle Nigel, Apr 4, 2011
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    Nige Guest

    Not that much at all really, the sprockets look like new, i'll do a measure
    tomorrow..

    Nige
     
    Nige, Apr 4, 2011
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    Nige Guest

    aha!
     
    Nige, Apr 4, 2011
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    Wicked Uncle Nigel Guest

    Wicked Uncle Nigel, Apr 4, 2011
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    Nige Guest

    Great heck traincrash was caused by a twonk falling asleep at the wheel of a
    Land Rover.....
     
    Nige, Apr 5, 2011
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    SIRPip Guest

    Tisk. That was a great opportunity for a "By 'eck!" that was.
     
    SIRPip, Apr 5, 2011
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