Why does the chain pop?

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Re: Why does the chain pop?

#11 Unread post by EatenbyAsphalt »

Nope, got the cotter pin in it. Since I'm about as mechnically inclined a a stapler, I figure I should follow the rules when they are spelled out for me.
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#12 Unread post by Wrider »

Lol I just got an awesome mental image of a very large stapler attempting to turn your axle nut...
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#13 Unread post by jstark47 »

Wrider wrote:Lol I just got an awesome mental image of a very large stapler attempting to turn your axle nut...
LOL.... I was more envisioning a very large stapler somehow putting a staple through the hole where the cotter pin goes.... :mrgreen:
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Re: Why does the chain pop?

#14 Unread post by madjak30 »

After that many miles I would also consider cleaning the chain...go for a 30min ride to warm up the chain...use some kerosene and an old tooth brush...dip the tooth brush in the kerosene and scrub away the grim...when you are done, give the chain a wipe...then lube it...the chain will last longer and you will be less of a "stapler" sooner than you think...bikes are nice and easy to work on...

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Mucho better!!

To keep the axle straight...measure from the end of the swing arm to the center of the axle on both sides, same measurement should be decently straight...

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#15 Unread post by EatenbyAsphalt »

Kerosene, eh? I can do that. Thanks for the info. This sounds like another project for my list this weekend. The ER-6n actually has dashes along the swingarm(?) that help with alignment. Those dashes and a ruler are what I used to make sure I had it right. I just need to get the wife's toothbrush now. muhahahaha
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#16 Unread post by madjak30 »

The marks on the swing arm will work. Kerosene won't dry out the o-rings in the chain...just make sure you don't use anything that has degreaser in it...the o-rings will swell and the chain will seize...not good!!

Use of the wife's toothbrush is at your own risk...

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#17 Unread post by EatenbyAsphalt »

So, what do you know about lithium grease then? Is it a bad thing?
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#18 Unread post by madjak30 »

Lithium should be okay...better than not lubing at all...I've even heard of guys using old engine oil (can't imagine how messy that would get...kinda thin) I use Castrol Chain Lube, but any lube is fine...just make sure they're for o-ring chains

I'll check my tube of lithium grease when I get home...

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#19 Unread post by EatenbyAsphalt »

My father uses white Lithium grease on the chains for his garage door. His mind-set was they are both chains, not something I agreed with but what am I to do, he's my pops.
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