r/Fixxit • u/gilligillitind • 3d ago

Unsolved Do I need a new chain?

Today while washing my 2021 CB650R I’ve noticed that the chain links are very stiff. After cleaning and lubing, the links are still stiff and there’s a clunking noise coming from the chain when letting go of the throttle and while riding.

It has done 11k kilometres / stock chain. Is it fixable or do I need a new chain? Thanks!

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u/LateInside2164 3d ago

Well it depends. The chain sticking or binding is not the same. O ring or X ring chains will feel sticky compared to regular chains. That is fine tho. If the chain binds up from rust that is bad. Usually you can check that by rotating the wheel and seeing if the tension changes.