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(10-28-2017, 01:44 AM)Full Throttle_imp Wrote: Don't over think it. it's just a chain. I wasn't necessarily trying to overthink it, but I can't help thinking back to the days when I would remove a chain (non-o-ring obviously) from my 1963 BSA, clean it up, and soak it in a bath of (was it melted paraffin?) Back then, we were cautioned not to over-tighten the chain, since it would put excess wear on (a) the chain, (b) the sprockets, and © bearings supporting the primary sprocket shaft and rear wheel bearings.
So, old habits die hard. I still worry about over-tightening or misaligning chains and sprockets. However, since so many on this forum discussed having proper chain slack to eliminate drive line 'clunk,' I do tend to over think chain tension and alignment, because the 1" - 1.25" tolerance is rather tight to begin with.
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(11-01-2017, 09:12 AM)ohiorider_imp Wrote: (10-28-2017, 01:44 AM)Full Throttle_imp Wrote: Don't over think it. it's just a chain. I wasn't necessarily trying to overthink it, but I can't help thinking back to the days when I would remove a chain (non-o-ring obviously) from my 1963 BSA, clean it up, and soak it in a bath of (was it melted paraffin?) Back then, we were cautioned not to over-tighten the chain, since it would put excess wear on (a) the chain, (b) the sprockets, and © bearings supporting the primary sprocket shaft and rear wheel bearings.
So, old habits die hard. I still worry about over-tightening or misaligning chains and sprockets. However, since so many on this forum discussed having proper chain slack to eliminate drive line 'clunk,' I do tend to over think chain tension and alignment, because the 1" - 1.25" tolerance is rather tight to begin with.
Bob
FWIW, those concerns are still valid. If your chain is too tight, it will wear the driveline components prematurely.
I always try to keep my chain near the loose end of the spec. Over the decades, I've found they tend to last longer. The downside is that you have to deal with a bit more slop in the driveline, but judicious use of throttle and clutch will lessen the effects.
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(11-01-2017, 09:12 AM)ohiorider_imp Wrote: (10-28-2017, 01:44 AM)Full Throttle_imp Wrote: Don't over think it. it's just a chain. I wasn't necessarily trying to overthink it, but I can't help thinking back to the days when I would remove a chain (non-o-ring obviously) from my 1963 BSA, clean it up, and soak it in a bath of (was it melted paraffin?) Back then, we were cautioned not to over-tighten the chain, since it would put excess wear on (a) the chain, (b) the sprockets, and © bearings supporting the primary sprocket shaft and rear wheel bearings.
So, old habits die hard. I still worry about over-tightening or misaligning chains and sprockets. However, since so many on this forum discussed having proper chain slack to eliminate drive line 'clunk,' I do tend to over think chain tension and alignment, because the 1" - 1.25" tolerance is rather tight to begin with.
Bob
Sounds familiar. In the 60s and 70s, whenever I was changing the oil in a motorcycle, I would drain it into an old pot. Then I would remove the chain (master link), coil it up in the pot, and heat it with an old electric element with a cord and plug. After the chain cooked a while, I hung it on the clothes line with a coat hanger and let the excess oil drip off.
If today's tree huggers only knew what we did with the oil after that, they would faint. 
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(11-02-2017, 03:11 AM)Nortoon_imp Wrote: (11-01-2017, 09:12 AM)ohiorider_imp Wrote: (10-28-2017, 01:44 AM)Full Throttle_imp Wrote: Don't over think it. it's just a chain. I wasn't necessarily trying to overthink it, but I can't help thinking back to the days when I would remove a chain (non-o-ring obviously) from my 1963 BSA, clean it up, and soak it in a bath of (was it melted paraffin?) Back then, we were cautioned not to over-tighten the chain, since it would put excess wear on (a) the chain, (b) the sprockets, and © bearings supporting the primary sprocket shaft and rear wheel bearings.
So, old habits die hard. I still worry about over-tightening or misaligning chains and sprockets. However, since so many on this forum discussed having proper chain slack to eliminate drive line 'clunk,' I do tend to over think chain tension and alignment, because the 1" - 1.25" tolerance is rather tight to begin with.
Bob
Sounds familiar. In the 60s and 70s, whenever I was changing the oil in a motorcycle, I would drain it into an old pot. Then I would remove the chain (master link), coil it up in the pot, and heat it with an old electric element with a cord and plug. After the chain cooked a while, I hung it on the clothes line with a coat hanger and let the excess oil drip off.
If today's tree huggers only knew what we did with the oil after that, they would faint.
Sounds familiar. In the 60s and 70s, whenever I was changing the oil in a motorcycle, I would drain it into an old pot. Then I would remove the chain (master link), coil it up in the pot, and heat it with an old electric element with a cord and plug. After the chain cooked a while, I hung it on the clothes line with a coat hanger and let the excess oil drip off.
If today's tree huggers only knew what we did with the oil after that, they would faint. Now I thought of another thing that worked for me ......... I always kept the previous chain (hung up in the garage) and hooked it to the current chain as I pulled it off the sprockets. Now, the old chain was in place, ready for me to use to pull the newly lubed chain back onto the sprockets.
Did I confuse anyone with this?
Bob
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(11-03-2017, 08:12 AM)ohiorider_imp Wrote: (11-02-2017, 03:11 AM)Nortoon_imp Wrote: (11-01-2017, 09:12 AM)ohiorider_imp Wrote: (10-28-2017, 01:44 AM)Full Throttle_imp Wrote: Don't over think it. it's just a chain. I wasn't necessarily trying to overthink it, but I can't help thinking back to the days when I would remove a chain (non-o-ring obviously) from my 1963 BSA, clean it up, and soak it in a bath of (was it melted paraffin?) Back then, we were cautioned not to over-tighten the chain, since it would put excess wear on (a) the chain, (b) the sprockets, and © bearings supporting the primary sprocket shaft and rear wheel bearings.
So, old habits die hard. I still worry about over-tightening or misaligning chains and sprockets. However, since so many on this forum discussed having proper chain slack to eliminate drive line 'clunk,' I do tend to over think chain tension and alignment, because the 1" - 1.25" tolerance is rather tight to begin with.
Bob
Sounds familiar. In the 60s and 70s, whenever I was changing the oil in a motorcycle, I would drain it into an old pot. Then I would remove the chain (master link), coil it up in the pot, and heat it with an old electric element with a cord and plug. After the chain cooked a while, I hung it on the clothes line with a coat hanger and let the excess oil drip off.
If today's tree huggers only knew what we did with the oil after that, they would faint.
Sounds familiar. In the 60s and 70s, whenever I was changing the oil in a motorcycle, I would drain it into an old pot. Then I would remove the chain (master link), coil it up in the pot, and heat it with an old electric element with a cord and plug. After the chain cooked a while, I hung it on the clothes line with a coat hanger and let the excess oil drip off.
If today's tree huggers only knew what we did with the oil after that, they would faint. Now I thought of another thing that worked for me ......... I always kept the previous chain (hung up in the garage) and hooked it to the current chain as I pulled it off the sprockets. Now, the old chain was in place, ready for me to use to pull the newly lubed chain back onto the sprockets.
Did I confuse anyone with this?
Bob
Dang! I thought I was the only one who knew this trick. 
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