Chain “jumping” around while on center stand?
I recently changed my chain and front sprocket (15t from 16t). I have the standard rear sprocket which appears to be in good condition with 12k mls on it. If I put the bike on the centre stand and put it in gear the chain jumps. It does’nt hop off either sprocket or anything like that but the uneven running worries me. I am wondering is this normal. The effect increases in the higher gears. The engine is running very smoothly so I’m not putting it down to any engine problems. HarryE #1647 • If you’re running a seven year old sprocket with 12,000 miles on it and it is “jumping”… odds are that your sprocket has at least one tight link and needs replacement. This is especially true somewhere wet like Ireland. Flash 412 (CO) • It may “look” to be in good condition, but it has worn over the last 12k miles along with the old chain. Get a new rear sprocket on quick, before it trashes your new chain and new front sprocket. I don’t think you’ll have much luck mixing new with old sprockets and
