seized links?

[skatefreak]

Afternoon all.
I have a chain for the NSR, has had a good few miles on it although its spent a good 6 months in a tray covered in crud after I took it off the bike...
I have freed off a good few links having covered the chain in engine oil however there are about 4-5 links that are pretty tough to un-seized.

The ones I have freed off seem fine so I'm looking for tips on freeing up the stubborn ones however as its an O-ring chain if this means that even after sorting the seized ones the chain is just going to deteriorate very quickly (was oiled regularly and has not stretched much at all) then any thoughts on weather replacing would be better would be appreciated.

Best regards

-Jvr

[Islander]

Considering the mechanical and physical damage potential a broken chain implies, I think I'd be looking to replace a chain in that sort of condition...

However, you could try leaving it to soak overnight in paraffin or diesel to loosen any crud up, give it a good clean and then leave it to soak in oil overnight.

And then replace it at the first opportunity.

[skatefreak]

Am beginning to think its going to go that way.
Have rebuilt top and bottom end of a spare engine for the bike, spraying and general tidy up all round, would be a shame to let it down on the chain...
Only real problem with a new chain and sprockets jobby is now I'm presented with the option of changing the sprockets which I can never decide which way I would like to go (+/-).
Having been on a CBR600 for the last 6 months isnt going to help...

Maybe work out the dodgy links, slap it back on, ride it for a few weeks and then decide from there what to do with the sprockets?

-Jvr

[Islander]

It'll buy you some time I suppose.

[Walloper]

I have a chain with 3600 miles on it from (OEM Factory build)
It has a few tight links.
It also has a Scottoiler fitted and operational.
I am replacing as tight links are fooked links as the luricant has leaked out from the sealed and lube filled links.

Pin and bush wear is engaged and the chain will probably fail sooner than later.

Ye canny change the laws of physics.

You need a new chain.

150 notes for a chain but I have no practical alternative.

Problem caused by neglect/abuse.

The bike was parked in a garage somewhere and I had not been there for about 4 months over the winter. Rust attacked the chain side plates and my wire-brush and detol clean-up did nothing to save the chain.

My tip: If storing a bike for some time, thoroughly clean and lube the chain with a more permanent chain lube. Scottoil is designed for more constant feed/replenishment so probably washed off due to the effects of condensation.
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[skatefreak]

The line of thinking is that it would give me more of a chance to decide if I want to increase the top end or acceleration from where it is right now when changing the sprockets.
Have been on the bigger bike for a while so its hard to say what I'd like to do with out riding it again...

Just need to get the chain in good enough state to use on the bike for a while to get a feel for the 125 2 smoke again

-Jvr