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Dracan
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PostPosted: 23:48 - 29 Sep 2005    Post subject: Chain Reply with quote

On a ride out the other weekend, one of the other guys noticed that my chain was making a rattling noise. On closer inspection, one of the links was seized. I've worked some chain lube into the link and it's freed up a bit. I don't know how long it was seized for, and am just wondering whether it's safe to carry on using that chain? Or should I get another one fitted? How much am I talking for a new chain? It's a Triumph TT600 btw.

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Dan.
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Ichy
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PostPosted: 00:39 - 30 Sep 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Generally most chains are now sealed so chain lube only tends to clean the outer surfaces and stops grit getting inside. If it a rivetted chain and its towards the top end of adjustment then you could take the link out Question

I would probably change it unless it was fairly new, although I'm not sure what problems it might cause, if any.
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bish777
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PostPosted: 02:48 - 30 Sep 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

if the chain is worn but the sprockets are ok, slap a cheap non oring chain on for now then change the whole lot for flashy x ring at a later date.

heavy duty non oring chain will set you back 25 quid or so.
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