There are several factors that cause wear on the chain and the sprocket teeth . The position of the rear wheels are not aligned and bent chassis also causes the chain is not straight into the sprocket .
Other Fator is a lack of lubrication and maintenance of cleanliness in the chain , then the acceleration is too strong and excessive engine braking or driving long in muddy and sandy terrain .
Problems often encountered by the last in the enduro motorcycle enthusiasts and adventurers . Mud and sand are attached to the chain to be as powerful sandpaper to scrape the sprockets and rollers .
Strong acceleration and a sudden very bad for the chain , especially when doing it from a static condition . In contrast, if you drive with a relaxed , then the stress that occurs in the chain and sprockets can be minimized .
How do I know the character of your driving ?
If you use the bike as normal , then it can be seen from the front sprocket wear which has a more distinctive curved shape to the right . Conversely, if you often make excessive engine braking , then the curve in the opposite direction .
If the curvature is excessive , you should replace it immediately with a new one . Because if until the chain does not get into the right lane , the greater the risk of dropping out will be accompanied by other risks that we do not necessarily expect .
Acceleration and deceleration excessive unnecessary also have a devastating effect on the durability of the transmission and its supporting components .
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 )
