Motorcycle · Motorcycle upkeep
What can happen if your motorcycle's drive chain becomes very slack?
Correct answer: It could cause the rear wheel to lock.
Answer options
- AIt could cause the front brake to fail
- BIt could cause the rear wheel to lock Correct
- CIt could cause the engine to overheat and seize
Why
A chain with too much slack can slip off the sprockets or snap, and it can then jam the rear wheel and lock it, throwing the motorcycle into a skid. Adjusting and lubricating the chain regularly prevents this.
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Topic: Motorcycle upkeep License: Motorcycle
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