Advice

[TomReilly]

Just wondering,

when I push/drive the bike forward I can hear a slight creaking metal noise coming from my chain and rear sprocket and am wondering what it could be, I think my chain is dry as I have not lubed it in a while but it is not totally dry, I gave it a clean with WD-40 and it went away for about a day, also if I roll it backwards it is silent as it should be...


so do I need a good lubin'?
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[CaNsA]

You have a dry chain.
You hear a squeak from the chain.
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?


Could be pads > disc.
Could be bearings.

[TomReilly]

Wouldn't call it a squeak, more like a crackling metallic sound, creaking etc.. it eventually goes away after 3rd gear, but yeah I do think its too dry, will get hold of some lubricant soon
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[davebike]

Use chain Lub not WD40
WD40 is not good for ordinary chains and kills O ring chains
You have a dry chain and possible a worn out one and worn out sprockets

Dave
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[TomReilly]

Installed new chain, front sprocket and rear about a month ago they're all great condition, so that's why I presumed it could be dry which I'm guessing it is
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Motorcycle riding can be really cozy. If you want to be a little closer to your passenger, brake a little quicker for the next stop.

[davebike]

A month no lub
Keep that up and you will be buying another set
Lub the chain at least once a week more in wet weather

Dave
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[TomReilly]

Really once a week? Didn't know that
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Motorcycle riding can be really cozy. If you want to be a little closer to your passenger, brake a little quicker for the next stop.

[_Iain_]

[Skudd]

Lube up as often as you can in this weather, also wash your bike down as often as you can to keep the salt off, You may want to keep an eye on your brake callipers too.
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[TomReilly]

Was planning a jet wash tonight, been putting it off for a while now
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Motorcycle riding can be really cozy. If you want to be a little closer to your passenger, brake a little quicker for the next stop.

[MarJay]

Lube the chain when it needs it. If the chain is dry it needs lube. Do not use WD40. Use proper chain lube from a decent manufacturer. I use Castrol Chain Wax personally. Some people swear by Wurth chain lube.

In the old days I used to use Yoshimoto 'kin good but I don't think they make that any more.
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[TomReilly]