Yamaha SR 125 help with chain?

[nathandenniso...]

Went to check my chain for the first time on my first bike and I'm not sure what to look for, to see if I need to do any maintenance on the chain, it's very sticky and when touching it leaves big black marks on my hands is this good or bad? thanks

[fiery tupp]

It could be bad if you have no washing up liquid to clean (your hands not the chain )
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[nathandenniso...]

comedy genius
no seriously, so that's fine?

[fiery tupp]

No it may not be not fine they need maintaining !........Clean chain to inspect , (remove front sprocket cover & chainguard)cover tyre with cardboard where spraying , I spray with wd40 and wipe with rags & a small brush ( be careful not to trap figers in sprocket ) when all the crud is off check the sprocket teeth aren't hooked or too sharp or any missing , they should be flat on the top . check the tension & wheel alignment If all is well oil chain & a few other things will need checking if you have never bothered before , so read a manual.
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If you can't fix it with a hammer , use your head .