What Causes the Clicking Sound from a Motorcycle Chain?
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After adjusting the motorcycle drive chain, abnormal noises often occur, mostly due to the chain being too tight or uneven adjustment of the left and right chain adjuster scales, causing the rear wheel to be misaligned. First, check if the chain is too tight. Under normal circumstances, after proper adjustment, the chain should have 20-30 mm of vertical play. A chain that is too tight not only produces abnormal noises but also accelerates the wear of the sprocket and chain. Here are additional details: 1. Poor fit between the chain and sprocket: When the chain and sprocket do not fit well, the chain may produce abnormal noises during riding. This issue cannot be adjusted on your own and requires replacing the entire chain and sprocket set, which should be handled by professionals. You can inspect it yourself, but attempting to fix it may lead to more significant problems. 2. Insufficient lubrication of the motorcycle chain: This is the first thing to check when abnormal chain noises are noticed during daily riding. If insufficient lubrication is found, adding lubricating oil can resolve the issue, and this can be done by yourself. 3. A stuck section of the chain: If a part of the chain is stuck, abnormal noises will inevitably occur during riding. It is essential for the rider to promptly inspect and clean the chain to avoid the chain coming off during riding.
