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Why would my chain jump?

Joined Jun 2012
40 Posts | 0+
Brooklyn NY
This is an '08 and the rear sprocket and chain are pretty new. I put a new front sprocket on (15t), but it wouldn't fit with the chain slider, so I modified the slider. There's not much room around the 15t, so I was a little paranoid. I've never tried this with my 'berg, but I ran it in first gear on the stand, just to make sure everything looked ok. But, the chain is jumping quite a bit. So, I put the old sprocket back on (14t- still in excellent condition, shows no wear). I get the same jumping.
When I give it a little throttle, it seems to jump a bit less, but still jumps a lot. (I didn't want to give too much gas, because I kept picturing my video on one of those "funniest" or "stupidest" shows when something goes awry.)

Here's a video:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1179750124 ... 3261146322

(I don't know why I can't embed anything on this site.)
 
pretty sure that will be normal with the wheel off the ground and suspension is uncompressed, engine power pulses/transmission gearing slack? also when its on the stand the chain is at its loosest point. a stuck link might emphasize it or its too loose. i would ride it an see if it still does it, it will probably not...
 
I posted the same thing on adv, and they basically said the same thing. It's nice to get a little confirmation when you are unsure. Since I'm in NYC, I don't have a back yard where I can go for a quick test run, so I like to try and get things sorted before I head out.
thanks
 
Most chain driven bikes will do this 'cos the chain is under very little or no load. Under normal use, acceleration keeps the top run tight and overun keeps the bottom run tight. With the back wheel off the ground the load provided by the weight of the wheel alone is not enough to achieve this. If the rear wheel weighed 200lbs it would be a different story! If you have to rev the bike in gear when on the stand for any reason, feathering the rear brake can cut down the chain slap.
 

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