Chimera101 Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 Hi all,I have an issue with the chain on my K5 650 Bandit. The chain is bouncing about (cant think of a better way to phrase it) but it is causing my whole bike to bounce.I checked and adjusted my chain as soon as I got home, taking up a little slack. cheers to the chain care guide for how to do so But i still have the problem, just not quite as bouncy.Any clues as to what the problem is? the chain is only about 2 months old so i hope it isnt needing replaced.Here is a link to a video of my chain as my description is a bit crap ...Chain Vidthanks Quote
blakeatron Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 Definately adjusted to the correct tension?Is it running true?DId it have new sprockets? Quote
Guest Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 I used to have that problem on my ybr, but only when setting off. Like it would sorta bounce and the bike would struggle to go...i got rid of it now but the problem still exists couldn't figure out what it was. Quote
splinter Posted April 24, 2010 Posted April 24, 2010 is u rear wheel alighned propeley? also the the sprockets havnt come loose Quote
Chimera101 Posted April 24, 2010 Author Posted April 24, 2010 I adjusted the chain to about 1 1/8" or about 30mm(ish) so i could maybe tighten it a little more, Im fairly sure that the alignment is ok.However i havn't check the sprockets so ill find out how to do that tomorrow and give that go.thanks for the input. Quote
Guest Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 think you'll find its more engine related than chain,because the engine is on tickover and in gear, the engine runs at a speed just above stalling which is why the chain is jumping, if you add a little choke it will be smoother... Quote
Chimera101 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Posted April 25, 2010 Ok, I checked the sprockets and also cleaned out a load of muck from under the cover. sprockest are not loose so thats a good thing.It does seem to smooth out a bit with higher revs. so i'll have to give her a wee run and see if things dont just settle down a bit.failing that I'll just cover her up and wait till i can afford to have a garage look at her. thanks everyone. Quote
Guest Posted April 25, 2010 Posted April 25, 2010 Also check to see if you have any tight spots in your chain. Quote
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