Lubing chain, afterwards little aluminium like filings spitting out?

[WhiteNoize]

hey guys, just lubed my chain for the first time.

i read as many threads as i thought i had to, i used kerosene and a hard bristle brush to give it a good scrub, then let it dry for a bit.

then used a hairdryer to heat the chain up for a bit whilst spinning in first, it was warm, but not hot.

then i sprayed on the lube.

let it sit for 15 minutes, and now when i spin the wheel, it makes a horrible grinding noise, almost like bearings are rooted, but it sprays out little filings of what looks like aluminium, will take a photo of them when my camera is charged.

anyone know what this is?

whats rubbing and whats grinding away? sprocket? chain? kero rooted my bearings?

im going to take of the chain guard in the mean time to have a better look.

need advice!!

[Pato]

Hard bristle brush?

How hard did you 'scrub' it?

O-rings damaged?



Did you clean around the front sprocket? Can get a build up of crap thy may now have been freed up during the cleaning process and is coming out?

[BlackFZR]

Are you sure you haven't torn short sections of the brush brustles while scrubbing it, and it is these that are flying off?

[Xuaxace]

Is your chain properly tightened? Loose chain often hit the front sprocket cover or swingarm.

[WhiteNoize]

no it wasnt a wire brush, just a small dunny brush style brush.

my chain isnt loose.

i spun it a bit more, its still shaving something off, cant see anything under the guard, noise sounds like bearings to me.

heres this pics of them.

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it looks like aluminium, what parts are made of ally? sprockets i assume?

[WhiteNoize]

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[WhiteNoize]

not hard at all, my brushing motion hasnt caused a problem, it'd either be the kero, the lube, or something else, the chain was fine before i did this, although its been about 800km since i bought it, and the previous owner had done it 2 weeks before i bought it, and not ridden it much at all. im going to inspect the front sprocket. cheers for ur help btw, im starting to stress.

[Desmo]

Your chain wasn't right before you did this, it's just apparent now.

[g0zer]

it looks to me like someone has arced up an angle grinder and covered your bike (chain included) in filings.

[Sprint]

Can you post up a clear side-on shot of that rear sprocket?
edit: esp.. the teeth - thanks.

S.

[19andrew59]

Got the feeling your countershaft sprocket retainer (nut, plate, whatever) has come adrift and your chain is rubbing the inside of the cover.

[Semi]

Check your front sprocket cover, and check that the front sprocket washer is aligned right.

[Semi]

Got the feeling your countershaft sprocket retainer (nut, plate, whatever) has come adrift and your chain is rubbing the inside of the cover.

Gah, beaten.

[WhiteNoize]

FFS im such a fucken noob!!!

sorry to waste your time guys, and thanks for the help, but I know what the problem is, and im actually quite embarrased.

the bloody bike mustve shifted a bit when i was running it to warm up the chain, and the rear sprocket was rubbing on the bloody rear stand!

i could post a photo, but i feel like a right dick.

on the plus side, ive seen how much gunk is around the front sprocket, and will give it an even better clean this time.

cheers guys

[Sprint]

Shoes nominee - maintenance category.

S.

[WhiteNoize]

yeh ill cop that.

[Asswipe]

Just my two-cents.....

I use a toothbrush (not the one I usually clean my teeth with) for the hard to get at bits. Use plenty of Kero to wash out the shit first, which I apply with a big paintbrush. Once I'm happy the chain and sprockets are clean, all the sand is off, chain is dried off and its movement around the sprocket sounds smooth, I just ride the bike round the block a few times to warm the chain. Works better than a hairdryer I reckon. (I've used a hairdryer before to warm my tank to apply tank grips, which I concluded was largely ineffective, too time consuming and a pain in the arse). As soon as you return from warming the chain, put her back on the rear stand and spray the lube as you turn the rear wheel slowly. As you probably already know, applying to a warmed chain helps the lube stick and prevents a lot of the flicking some people get after they've done the job.

[seandre]

get yourself one of these in the future Kettenreinigungsgerät für Motorrad- und Fahrradketten | Kettenmax

easiest way ever to clean your chain and it leaves your garage pretty clean afterwards too

[Wedge]

Shoes nominee - maintenance category.

S.

Will Vote +1

Have saved the pics in case they go walk-about.

[filbert]

easiest way i've found is this TUTORO Chain Oilers i turn the tap on 1 and 1/2 sometimes 2 turns and go for a 10-15km ride a couple of times a week i do around 300km a week, on long rides eg 450km round trip i turn the tap on 1 turn and leave it on the entire ride, it leaves the chain wet all the time and sand etc doesn't even stick to it, if it does get dirty all you have to do is hose it off with the garden hose.

I haven't had to adjust my chain at all so it's working so far.

there are automatic versions but i went with this one because it costs around $40 and is so simple to use just top it up with engine oil and turn the tap on and off when you want to oil your chain.