cbr 250 clicking chain

tbaymusicman

hey guys i adjusted my chain today all the usual things done started on the left side its adjusted perfectly to the line on both sides was seriously loose i brought it one line forward now seems a little tight but its clicking especialy if i wheel it backwards what am i after doing wrong:o:o:o:o

omb0wyn5ehpij9

If it's too tight, you need to loosen it off a bit so it doesn't cause any extra wear or possibly snap.

If it's clicking, check all the links, there could be a seized link.

And also, lube your chain

tbaymusicman

see i dont want to put it in between too marks ya know???

DivX

No problem putting it between the two marks, as long as both sides are adjusted the same.

As mentioned by Bryn check for tight links, the usual movement/adjustment for chains on standard suspension is between 30-40mm up and down when the bike is on the centre stand,obviously when the wheel goes back down the ground, the chain will tighten up further. You should rotate the wheel to check that you have at lease this much play the whole lenght of the chain, and if a tight spot is found, readjust the chain to allow for it.

Once adjusted properly, if its still clunking, the chain and sprockets may be worn and need replacing. You should always change both chain and sprockets at the same time.

Rule of thumb is if you can pull the chain away from the read sprocket (at back of sprocket) and you can see light between the chain link and sprocket, then it needs replacing.

You can also judge this by looking at the rear sprocket, and if the teeth are particularly sharp and not like a hill shape, then its time to change. Front sprocket wears faster than the rear, as there are less teeth and it travels faster.

Hope than might help

tbaymusicman

i put it between 2 marks has sorted it just hope its perfect haha