How easily should the back wheel spin?

[yuri2085]

Assuming a 'well' lubed and looked after chain, and no brake problems or say calipers not attatched.
How many times around would you expect the rear wheel to spin?
With a moderate push my front spins very nicely (seeing as I have taken the siezed caliper off) but the back will only get maybe two revolutions.

[stinkwheel]

I doubt mine would go round once.

Remember, there is a fair amount of resistance from the gearbox too.
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[johnsmith222]

two revolutions sounds alright imo.

It might be worthwhile checking the rear wheel bearings and greasing them up along with the spindle bolt.

[yuri2085]

Magic, put my mind a ease thanks guys

[Nipedley]

I have a question in a similar vein, my rear wheel used to be exactly the same about 2 revolutions but I got a new chain & sprocket kit fitted a few weeks ago and now the wheel spins a good 10 - 15 times with a moderate push!

I thought it was my old chain was dirty enough to slow the wheel down but if 2 revolutions is right then howcome mine's such a pushover now?

[stinkwheel]

[damz]

mine doesnt spin at all.....

would single sided swingarm make a difference? iv'e fitted new calipers and brake pads so its definatly not binding.
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[c-m]

[Nipedley]

It's a Honda CG so you're right there. I just thought it was odd that a chain & sprocket kit could make such a dramatic difference

Maybe it was my half-arsed chain cleaning routine after all

[damz]

upon further inspection my rear wheel isnt meant to spin by itself
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