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: Rear wheel noise/Chain Slack


bueas
08-26-2010, 10:47 AM
When i put my K1 1K on the rear stand , and spin the rear wheel slowly, there is a particular spot where the rear wheel whistles, (oh maybe i am hearing friction noise, but in any case, it only occurs at one particular spot).

I have also noticed that my chain has been getting really slack lately, usually within 250 miles after adjustment, (adjusters are firmly in place and never loose.)

Replacing the chain/sprockets is not a problem for me, but just wondering if there is something else going on. Any troubleshooting tips will be greatly appreciated. :scratch

Alfalfa
08-27-2010, 11:13 AM
Chain sounds like it is near death.
Feel check the bearings for roughness. R&R the chain set first and then recheck for odd noise, etc.

bueas
09-19-2010, 02:52 AM
Problem solved. Turns out chain and sprockets were shot. Got them replaced with vortex sprockets and ERV3.
Gearing not changed so i am still maintaining -2,+6