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Old 04-29-2011 | 09:53 AM
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Chain Question..WTF!

so I adjusted the cain a bit today becaus it was way loose...Stiffened it up a bit and was good, have it on my stand. So I rolled the rear wheel a bit and the chain got loose again? Rolled it a little more and it got tight again?? Tight..loose..tight..loose.. Does this make any sence??
Old 04-29-2011 | 09:58 AM
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Tight spots are an indication that you need a new chain.
Old 04-29-2011 | 09:59 AM
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I had that once and there turned out to be a kink in the chain b/c of rust...

When you're turning it, watch the chain as it approaches the rear sprocket- you may notice the chain kick up as it goes over the sprocket. I ended up having to replace the chain...
Old 04-29-2011 | 10:01 AM
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Dammit! Im getting a Schwin!! LOL
Old 04-29-2011 | 10:37 AM
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Gauge cluster

Anyone have any Idea what this cluster is from?? Not a 98 Superhawk...But its what I've got on mine
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Old 04-29-2011 | 10:47 AM
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It's a later cluster 2001+
Old 04-29-2011 | 10:56 AM
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But it is from a Superhawk??
Old 04-29-2011 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by newbierider77
But it is from a Superhawk??
Yes
Old 04-29-2011 | 02:02 PM
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REPLACE THE CHAIN AND THE SPROCKETS AT THE SAME TIME-STRETCHED CHAIN WILL HAVE WORN YOUR SPROCKETS. INSTALLING NEW CHAIN WITH YOUR WORN SPROCKETS WILL WEAR NEW CHAIN AND WORN SPROCKETS EVEN FASTER.
Old 04-29-2011 | 06:16 PM
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I had the same problem with the chain being tight in one spot but loose in another. I drove myself nuts for a while trying to find the cause. Turned out to be a missing roller. I even found one half of it jammed in the crud that builds up behind the front sprocket cover.
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