How long should a chain last?

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by KSGregman

I was fastidious about cleaning and lubing the chain on my 04 GSX-R750....didn't replace the chain or the sprockets in the 3 years I owned that bike as there were no obvious signs of wear.

The M109-R has shaft drive...and to be honest, I'm in no real hurry to ever go back to chain drive.

one day I will own a shaft drive motorcycle just for that reason. I'll still have my chain driven bike but I wouldn't mind the ability to ride in the rain without having to come home and clean the stupid chain.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Inferno

OE chains will last a long time, many miles if taken care of. They are really heavy duty...where as after market chains are lighter and might not be as "durable"

Check for "Play" in your chain, and if it is past the adjustment span in your rear swingarm...change it out.

by the way, welcome