Thursday, 28 November 2013

Why Motorcycle Chains should be Lubricated? (Part I)


Perhaps many do not think of that chain is the last component that distribute engine power to the rear wheels . If the motorcycle sudden loss of a driving force , it can be dangerous . For example when overtaking other vehicles on the road climb .

Disconnect the chain is able to trigger an accident with serious injury even worse . Disconnect the chain can also make the components potentially caught in the sprocket ( gear ) and damaging the front of the engine due to a sudden standstill due to the engine or body broken chain hit .

What's worse , dropping the chain can get stuck in the rear sprocket and causing the rear tires locked .

Imagine if it happens at high speed . Motorcycle tail will be shifted to the side to form a sliding movement of vehicles may even reverse direction . More please imagine some scenarios in your head .

The incident will not happen. Many of the signs that tell motorists and mechanics if the chain and gears are loose so it needs tightening or even replacement .

There is a myth that many people believed that the motorcycle chain can be stretched . Myth is arguably wrong , can also be right . The chain can be stretched , but it is very small so it does not cause enough problems .

Chain typically look longer than ever due to the wear caused by rubbing areas . Wear and tear is what also makes the sprocket a little ' smaller ' so as to give the impression of a chain stretched.

The wear process will be faster when the chain and sprockets are not treated and left dirty for a long time .

Not a few who suggest , " wrote Replace with a more expensive racing chain , definitely durable , " And the key to the durability of the chain and sprocket is on care , whether it is standard or racing class .

Motorcycle chain roller is made of strands connected by pins and side plates . Without lubrication , the interface between the metal to metal that can cause heat and degradation .

Although designed to be very strong , the chain also needs maintenance and cleaned of the dirt on its surface .

Excessive use of engine brake is also capable of making premature wear on the front sprocket , as well as the sudden acceleration - acceleration .

In recent times the engineer designed a chain lubricant that can last longer in the gap between the pin and roller by adding some sort of rubber ring between the sideplate .

Some call it the O - ring or x - ring , but only one goal . Special lubricants prevent it out while running.

Nevertheless , the fat is not eternal and will start down performance over time . This is where riders and mechanics provide a thin layer of oil between the roller sprockets to reduce friction .

If you are a motorcycle rider with less aggressive character , giving the lubricant as often as possible is a good step . But do not let oily dirty chain is also in a long time . (to be continued )

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