My bike's chain is just about toast after almost 16,000 miles. It has developed tight and loose spots that make it next to impossible to ride smoothly. What's the best way to get my next set of chain and sprockets to last as long as possible?
2007-04-26 17:51:40 · 8 answers · asked by Dan R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I'm curious as to what kind of bike, and your riding style.
Use a quality chain, and clean/lubricate according to the mileage in the owner's manual or even more frequently. My Honda (edit: 1980 CB750K) calls for it every 300 miles. Heavy application of the throttle, or slamming the clutch causes shock loads on the chain resulting in stretched spots. These show up as tight and loose spots and make it hard to adjust your chain properly.
2007-04-27 11:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The R1 got 27000 mi before I had to replace. Lubed with bel-ray, et. al. Kept tension play undr 2" Lubed whenever I saw the shiny rollers.* Didn't jerk the throttle or dump the clutch. Really don't have to do that on a liter bike. My second chain and SET of sprockets installed now has 38000 + mi at its great. DID chain, OEM stock-expensive but worth it, Regina's are for people who race and have more $$$ for the track. 1000mi between lubes is a recipe for wear.
*Lubeing this way will give u a smoother ride. Also, center the chain on the sproket to lessen side wear
2007-04-27 01:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending on the load you put on the chain and how often you clean and lube it 1000 miles is too long every 400 miles is about the normal if it gets rained on or rode in the rain lube asap clean as needed ... use a good lube i prefer chain wax less mess and seems to atract less dirt and grime and good new x ring chain and new sprockets will be a good start you can clean the chain with cleaner from the bike shop or kerosene
2007-04-27 01:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by wonderboy n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with an o ring chain, and go with a stainless steel sprocket. lube chain every 1000 miles, and check chain for proper tension every 1500-2000 miles. you should get close to 30000k per. what kind of bike is this on.
2007-04-27 00:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by allwaysthinknnaz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funny. In 1980, my friend had a Honda CB750. I asked him about lubing the chain on it, and he said he didn't have to, because the engine overflow oil dripped slowly onto the chain! I wonder why motorcycles aren't made that way these days. I guess engineers these days are just retarded, LOL.
There are various systems which perform the same service. Google around for "automatic chain oiler." Link below goes to one such system.
Give me shaft drive.
2007-04-27 13:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lubercate it once a month during the nice ridding weather months and coat it with molly lube spray in the winter months while in storage and keep the chain taunt as it should be for its adjustment. and besides 16k isnt too bad for a chain, some abuse perhaps. dont forget to replace sprockets if the seem a little thin, the can cause a chain to go bad quicker.
2007-04-27 01:03:47 · answer #6 · answered by Kill_Me_Now! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually 16-20k isn't bad for a chain. Just use good lube and don't over lube. I probably would change it anyway by then. Seen too many cut loose at the worst times.
2007-04-27 01:05:54 · answer #7 · answered by pappy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lubricate, clean, repeat often..
2007-04-27 00:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by Gary S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋