Topic: Perpetually loose chain...

[Lumbee]

...I've had my 750F for about 6 months now. and it seems every 2 months or so, the chain is back to being slack again, and I have to readjust it.  I don't think the chain or sprokets are overly worn, however I don't know how long they have been on the bike.  I do know the chain does NOT have loose spots in it.  Is this normal?  Any info appreciated...

[Killer Canary]

How many miles are two months? My chain loosens up enough to need adjustment in 300-500 miles.

[Lumbee]

...I don't put alot of miles on it...I fill up the tank probably once a month.  But most of those miles are tooling around town...so I'm sure that is tougher on it...

[TwoTired]

How often do lube the chain and what type of lube are you using?
Is this an oring chain or standard?

A new chain will rear faster (certainly initially) on used sprockets as it wears in to the worn spacing of the old sprockets.
Cheers,

[Lumbee]

...I admit I probably havn't taken very good care of the chain.  It wasn't to bad when I got the bike, so I've only sprayed it with some PB Blaster.  How do I tell if the chain is Oring or standard?

[Lumbee]

hmm..not sure (even w/the pics)...mine does have a removable link...does that tell me anything?

[Bob Wessner]

On the standard chain, the side plates rub up against one another. On an O-ring, the side plates are separated by, well and O-ring. The tend to be somewhat wider because of this, so clearance on the front sprocket in particular can sometimes be an issue on older bikes.

[Lumbee]

...looks like I have a standard chain then...

[Uncle Ernie]

Hey Loco- nice pix!