As someone mentioned earlier, you are playing with fire by leaving it on the bike. 18,000 miles is pretty decent chain life. I'd replace the chain and sprockets, if I were you. I sometimes get 20K, on the bikes I ride most, but leaving it for a single winter (or any significant period of time) is enough to cause the problem you have. Replacing the bearing in the case that it may destroy, you don't want to think about. If you have a chain tool, hand tools and a Dremel, a chain and both sprockets will cost just a bit above $200 and a couple of hours of your time. Don't know what it costs to have it done professionally - I've never done that.
Jack in NC
On 7/1/2013 1:05 PM, bpenland@ymail.com wrote:
Jack in NC
On 7/1/2013 1:05 PM, bpenland@ymail.com wrote:
Thanks for all the great info. Based on your advice I will thoroughly clean the chain, re-grease, and see what I have. I have 18,000 miles on this chain so I should prepare for the worst.
Bill (1999 SAT2)
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