chain noise?

GPZer gpzer at copper.net
Wed Apr 11 20:30:47 PDT 2007


Did you put the chain on in the correct direction?
If you put the chain on facing the wrong way, it will make that noise.

PT
96

P.S.  Just Joking

> 
> Hi all.
> I recently replaced my chain and sprockets (thanks to EVERYBODY who 
> replied to my query for help...Art Lischer, your pics confirmed my 
> setup...thanks hugely ;-D)
> 
> Thing is..now, new parts added...and I get a really neat sounding 
> whine.  It wasn't there on the last set of final-drive gear, so I'm not 
> sure what to make of it.  I've only managed maybe 50 miles or so since 
> the new parts went on, which means I don't know if it's going to wear 
> off with mileage and time, or if I'm stuck with it.  All my bearings are 
> good, chain slack is a just a tad on the loose side (and that's another 
> question...when torqued down, the chain wants to tighten up BIGtime...no 
> idea why, as nothing appears amiss...)
> 
> Anybody have some input, perhaps, on these things?  I'm confused as to 
> *why* they're there..when nothing is mechanically wrong.
> 
> Thanks everyone..
> 
> Spoone (confused in kirkland)
>



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