New chain and sprockets - Page 5

Dave · 01-14-2011, 07:23 PM

Hey you mugs bettered get off topic pronto. You're dangerously close to five pages of motorcycle content

Amber Lamps · 01-14-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Hey you mugs bettered get off topic pronto. You're dangerously close to five pages of motorcycle content

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgl9mUB9H4Q

Homeslice · 01-14-2011, 07:59 PM

I don't think I've ever had a chain stretch out. Mine start getting stiff when they go bad, which is a sign that the internal grease is gone. Applying external lube won't fix that.

Cutty72 · 01-14-2011, 10:12 PM

Yeah, I'm going to change everything cause 1. as earlier stated, the front sprocket is cheap, and 2. the bike is in Lake Havasu City right now, so I can't check the front sprocket before I need to get everything changed.

Cutty72 · 01-14-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Hey you mugs bettered get off topic pronto. You're dangerously close to five pages of motorcycle content

Five pages? You need to get more posts/page!

I'm only on page 2.

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I don't think I've never had a chain stretch out. Mine start getting stiff when they go bad, which is a sign that the internal grease is gone. Applying external lube won't fix that.

Uh yeah.... The chain that is currently on there got tightened to spec, ridden 3 days, tightened to spec cause it was loose, ridden a weekend, tightened again, and then parked... I don't think it should stretch that quick, so pretty sure it's done.

No Worries · 01-15-2011, 06:44 PM

I remember reading that many riders don't lube their chain correctly. They lube the outside roller instead of the inner side plates.

Particle Man · 01-15-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

I remember reading that many riders don't lube their chain correctly. They lube the outside roller instead of the inner side plates.

Those that do it at all...

Amber Lamps · 01-15-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by No Worries

I remember reading that many riders don't lube their chain correctly. They lube the outside roller instead of the inner side plates.

Yea, if there are failures, I still tend to blame the riders.

Riceaholic · 01-17-2011, 02:31 AM

If I can stretch a chain with my hands, I usually don't put it on my bike...maybe that's just me though.

JARVIS518 · 03-13-2012, 09:36 AM

bumping a thread because i need help, replacing the chain and sprockets for the first time and dont know which kit to choose so input is needed

http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/1216...0rr-03-11.html

http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/5173...0rr-03-11.html

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...cket-Kits.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...cket-Kits.aspx

does the Xring make a big difference over the Oring? i was able to get 20k out of the stock set up and want the same kind or better life out of the replacements

01-14-2011, 07:59 PM	#43
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I don't think I've ever had a chain stretch out. Mine start getting stiff when they go bad, which is a sign that the internal grease is gone. Applying external lube won't fix that. Last edited by Homeslice; 01-14-2011 at 11:09 PM..

01-14-2011, 07:23 PM	#41
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Hey you mugs bettered get off topic pronto. You're dangerously close to five pages of motorcycle content

01-15-2011, 06:44 PM	#46
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I remember reading that many riders don't lube their chain correctly. They lube the outside roller instead of the inner side plates.

01-17-2011, 02:31 AM	#49
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	If I can stretch a chain with my hands, I usually don't put it on my bike...maybe that's just me though.

03-13-2012, 09:36 AM	#50
JARVIS518 BOOBS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga, NY Moto: 06 CBR 600RR Posts: 1,188	bumping a thread because i need help, replacing the chain and sprockets for the first time and dont know which kit to choose so input is needed http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/1216...0rr-03-11.html http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/5173...0rr-03-11.html http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...cket-Kits.aspx http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...cket-Kits.aspx does the Xring make a big difference over the Oring? i was able to get 20k out of the stock set up and want the same kind or better life out of the replacements