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Re: sprocket and chain wear



Erik
thanks for the tips.
I'll store them away for the soon-coming day of wrath when Triumph wreaks
its revenge on me for "abusing my chain".
No genital sleaze intended!
Tim the Chain Yanker !!


- ----- Original Message -----
From: Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 2:01 AM
Subject: Re: sprocket and chain wear


> I've got about 10K on mine and I'm starting to notice wear also..
> chains getting a bit streched.
> I'll be replacing front with another OEM unit. What I've been told is
> that the rubber damping ring on the OEM is a good thing for the trans
> and for smoothness. Chain will be the new DID 530 ZVM . Rear
> sprocket, AFAM steel.. Rather get more life than save a pound.
>
> Erik
>
>
> >Just had my new tyres fitted this week - good job too, with the Thames
> >flooding its banks now, though those Pirellis sure are slithery with
mould
> >release all over the show for the first 20 miles! Apparently, the fitter
has
> >seen two bikers go down even before they left the forecourt, so BEWARE!
> >So far, so good though - have to say I like the grip and the handling,
and
> >I've only done 20 miles on them to date.
> >So Jonathan and Eric - hat's off.
> >Incidentally, at 8,500 miles, the mechanic noted on my invoice that I
should
> >reckon on having sprocket and chain looked at (i.e. replaced, presumably)
> >before the next big service at 12 k.
> >Does the panel think this is normal? On other bikes I would have expected
a
> >bit more wear and tear, to be honest.
> >Perhaps it's all the stopping and starting in London driving.
> >
> >Tim
> >
> >
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