MotorPsycho
XS400 Enthusiast
How can you tell when it's time to replace your chain? I have a 1984 XS400, and I've been trying to get it up and running. Today when I had it in the air and finally running I shifted through the gears and noticed the chain was flapping about big time, and there is even some indication that it has hit the tire on occasion. Just got the bike, so I am having to refurbish and fix all the things the previous owner didn't fix.
The bike has over 10,000 miles on it, and I don't know if the previous owner ever changed it, much less tightened it.
Can you continuously tighten them until you run out of space on the tensioner? Or is there some signs I should look for to spot a worn-out chain? Should I replace anything else along with the chain? Front or rear sprockets?
The bike has over 10,000 miles on it, and I don't know if the previous owner ever changed it, much less tightened it.
Can you continuously tighten them until you run out of space on the tensioner? Or is there some signs I should look for to spot a worn-out chain? Should I replace anything else along with the chain? Front or rear sprockets?