1987 Ironman feewheel question
05-14-21, 03:09 PM
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1987 Ironman feewheel question
A couple years ago I put a new KMC chain and switched to a newer Shimano
freewheel to improve shifting .It made shifting much smoother and quieter but
now I have a problem with the freewheel causing slack at the top of the chain
while coasting. I have very few miles on it since then but was wondering if you
think the freewheel just needs cleaned or should I put the old freewheel back on?
freewheel to improve shifting .It made shifting much smoother and quieter but
now I have a problem with the freewheel causing slack at the top of the chain
while coasting. I have very few miles on it since then but was wondering if you
think the freewheel just needs cleaned or should I put the old freewheel back on?
05-14-21, 03:13 PM
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Shorten the chain.
05-14-21, 03:42 PM
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Your FW is not freely wheeling. Lube it.
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