Chain & Sprockets

[James]

As one of the major wear points on a chain are the pins running through the links, if you apply pressure (an index finger suffices) to the chain between the countershaft and the rear sprockets then with the other hand try to lift a link off the rear sprocket holding the pin between the thumb and index finger, the amount of movement away from the sprocket is indicative of chain wear. In some situations I have been able to lift the link almost over the sprocket teeth. There should be very little (if any movement. regards - Jim <i></i>