Chain Slider

I'm getting a grinding noise when starting off in first. Sounds like it's coming from either the front sprocket or front of the swingarm. I'm thinking there's a good chance it's a worn chain slider. Unfortunately I can't find one anywhere. What are people using for chain sliders when these wear out?

 

Are you sure the chain is not worn out and kinked? Are we talking the chain guide on top of the swing arm? I don't see why it would be noisy because of the material it's made of, but I may be wrong.

 

Huh, very interesting. Chain slider?


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I would pull the plate off that covers the front sprocket and make sure there isn't anything caught up in there. that being said, if you need the piece that you are referring to, I have 3 swing arms with that plastic or nylon piece on it.

 

Thanks guys. The chain is new so I'm fairly confident that is not the issue (but I will definitely verify that this weekend). mofo, what I'm thinking is that if the chain slider is worn completely through in one spot it may be rubbing against the aluminum swing arm, thus the strange noise.

I think some exploratory surgery is in the cards for me this weekend.

 

So, did you investigate? What were your findings? Inquiring mind wants to know.

 

The honda chain sliders are high quality, the 80,000 mile one looks as good as the 20,000 mile one. I changed one one my kawasaki not too long ago, it was about more than half way worn through.

 

sooo, chain slide is fine. I see some strange plastic/hard rubber ring that seems to have popped loose from the front sprocket. I'm assuming what I'm hearing is the chain links making slight contact with the outside plate of the sprocket. I can't seem to find a stock sprocket online, what are people using for aftermarket applications?

 

Sounds like a urethane type noise damper some gearbox sprockets used to come with.

 

Sounds like you are right. Now I just need to get rid of it.

 

Yep. The sound dampeners were shot. Not sure what they were originally like, but they are like metal now. Chain rub was causing the grinding noise. $22 for a new sprocket, 20 minutes to install, problem solved.

 

Did you put a new chain on old sprockets?

Typically you want to replace all 3 parts together so they wear properly. A new chain on a worn sprocket can prematurely stretch the chain wearing it out quicker.