New Oset 12.5 question?

[monsterenergy74]

As said in previous post just got little boy brand new 12.5, came in box and just had to attatch handlebars and adjust brakes, the question I have is the chain seems quite tight as the bike doesnt free wheel without some resistance from the chain, its not been used yet as its for xmas its just sat in bedroom, just seems strange when i push it to move it forwards or backwards almost feels bit knotchy.

is this normal when new?

[dave horne]

As said in previous post just got little boy brand new 12.5, came in box and just had to attatch handlebars and adjust brakes, the question I have is the chain seems quite tight as the bike doesnt free wheel without some resistance from the chain, its not been used yet as its for xmas its just sat in bedroom, just seems strange when i push it to move it forwards or backwards almost feels bit knotchy.

is this normal when new?

Yes that's normal, they don't free wheel like a normal bike in neutral. It should free up a bit, once it's been used. Try and avoid pushing them backwards, I'm not sure it does the motor any good.

[pete_scorpa3]

Remember the motor is mounted in the swing arm, so the tension of the chain remains constant, it does feel a little unnatural but they can be quite tight. They do tend to stretch unevenly, so I always take care to find the tightest spot before adjusting.

[monsterenergy74]

Cheers guys, didnt want to get to xmas morning and then snap chain or find it was faulty, i was just expecting it to free wheel like a pushbike or motorbike.

[docmikesbikes]

All the above is true! They come tight, will stretch and don't need slack. By the way, the chain is the noisest part of the whole bike!