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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