Chain Slip/transmittion issue
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:32 am
I have a strange problem- I believe that my chain slipped off my front sprocket.
Here's the situation:
I was riding on the highway, going about 80, in gear and I hear a single Chu-Chunk sound come from the gear box. My first thought was that my chain broke, because the engine still sounded completely normal- normal rpm, engine pitch, etc... The strange thing was that I had absolutely no power going to the rear tire; I was just gliding along as if I were in neutral. I pull over to the shoulder and realize that I am able to change gears without using the clutch. I inspected the chain, and although there was far less tension than normal, it appeared to be intact.
Did my chain slip off the front sprocket? Is my clutch dead? I have done some research and feel that it’s more of a transmission issue than clutch, but I'm not sure. Thanks for any ideas!
Here's the situation:
I was riding on the highway, going about 80, in gear and I hear a single Chu-Chunk sound come from the gear box. My first thought was that my chain broke, because the engine still sounded completely normal- normal rpm, engine pitch, etc... The strange thing was that I had absolutely no power going to the rear tire; I was just gliding along as if I were in neutral. I pull over to the shoulder and realize that I am able to change gears without using the clutch. I inspected the chain, and although there was far less tension than normal, it appeared to be intact.
Did my chain slip off the front sprocket? Is my clutch dead? I have done some research and feel that it’s more of a transmission issue than clutch, but I'm not sure. Thanks for any ideas!