blackbullet76
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posted September 01, 2010 11:02 PM
when to change the chain?
When would be the best time to change out the stock chain? I'm over 12,000 miles now.
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kawasakijockey
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posted September 02, 2010 02:36 AM
any kinking of the links.
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Hellmutt
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posted September 02, 2010 03:39 AM
I tend to change mine out every 10,000miles or less........depending on stretch, sprocket wear, and how much I've had to adjust out of it...........it's usually a $300 bill for ZZZ chain and both sprockets -- which I believe should ALWAYS be changed together as a set.........of course this is personal preference, some guys may run them longer or change 'em out sooner..........but mine is basically street use only, no drag or LSR.........yet 
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BobC
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posted September 02, 2010 05:30 AM
You can see sprocket deterioration when the teeth lose their profile and begin hooking but chain stretch is mostly wear of the pins, you can't see how bad it is - and then it fails.
12,000 miles is good going for such a powerful bike. Time for a new chain and both sprockets in my book.
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CrotchRocket
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posted September 02, 2010 06:13 AM
Change the sprockets every 2 years and the chain will last a long time!!!
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Quarter Pounder
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posted September 02, 2010 06:27 AM
if you are not having to constantly adjust it, your sprockets are still decent, no links are tight/kinked, or you don't have the red dust of chain death....
keep lubing and riding it.
As a chain gets closer to replacement, you'll be constantly adjusting it due to accelerated wear, and the red dust of death will appear shortly.
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted September 02, 2010 01:11 PM
 Edited By: INTIMIDA2OR on 2 Sep 2010 21:15
I changed my 1st chain at 32k.
Now my bike has a little over 65k.
Only adjusted it once but I lube and clean it all the time.
She's still good  
A couple things would make me change a chain out.
1st if there's no more adjustment left 2nd if the chain has tight and loose spots.
3rd if there is any missing o-rings ,rust or links that are wearing out faster than the rest of the chain.
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted September 02, 2010 01:14 PM
quote:
if you are not having to constantly adjust it, your sprockets are still decent, no links are tight/kinked, or you don't have the red dust of chain death....
keep lubing and riding it.
As a chain gets closer to replacement, you'll be constantly adjusting it due to accelerated wear, and the red dust of death will appear shortly.
I hate that red dust!
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zixxer14
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posted September 02, 2010 02:03 PM
I did 26k before the red death attacked. Just keep it lubed & dry it off after a wash(ie go for a ride) keeps it alive for quite awhile. On the positive side it's a good time to regear.
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Flame On
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posted September 02, 2010 02:25 PM
I changed mine when I run a rag over it to clean it and could feel slight kinking . I think life will very from how well maintined and if the bike is raced or riden hard.
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