Re: [ST] Re: CHAIN / SPROCKET WEAR.

["STeve Duncan" <xhippy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Listen to Dan the Man.

I concur with Dan (he's a pretty reliable guy actually).  20K is good 
mileage for your riding style.  Definitely change to whole shebang, it's 
expensive but worth it, in the long run.  The OEM chain is a good unit now 
that they have switched from Regina to DID.  You could upgrade to the DID 
X-Ring.  I believe the stocker is the O-ring.  I've used both and did not 
notice a significant difference in overall mileage, however.



eL Donut
jinete en la tormenta

STeve Duncan
'00-Sprint-ST
'96-DR350S



> From: Dan Wallander <newsgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] Re: CHAIN / SPROCKET WEAR.
> Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:28:39 -0600
>
> Howdy,
>
> Glad Mary Ann's healed, hope the pain goes away soon.
>
> As to the chain/sprockets, you have already measured for tight spots.  The 
> other test is to try to pull the chain straight off the rear sprocket with 
> your fingers.  If it is worn you are going to be able to pull it away from 
> the sprocket rather easily.  A new chain will not pull away from the 
> sprocket.
>
> After 20,000 miles, your sprockets are worn and should be replaced with the 
> chain as they will wear your new chain prematurely.  I have always changed 
> sprockets and chains at the same time.  When you take your old sprocket 
> off, match it up to the new spocket.  I think you will be surprised at how 
> worn the old sprockets are.  20,000 miles is good mileage out of a chain 
> and sprockets.
>
> Dan Wallander
>
> sprintst_2002@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > G'day folks.. more chain wear questions
> > My 2002 ST has done 32,000 klm (19,500 miles) and I think the original
> > chain is getting a bit suspect.  It has become very noisy when backing
> > off or changing down thru the gears to slow down - It has developed one
> > tight spot. I have 18/43 set up which suits me fine and the front and
> > back sprokets are showing no wear marks at all.  I ride hard, mostly
> > with my girlfriend as pillion and mostly twisty country roads = lots of
> > gear changes. How do you check if the chain is thru, or do I just keep 
> > adjusting it
> > till the sprockets wear out ?  Should I get a new OEM chain and fit it
> > up to the old sprockets - or should I just replace the whole lot, which
> > will be expensive (even in Australia) Any previous experience with this
> > would be greatly appreciated. Thx - Harry 2002 ST (T/Red IMHO = the best 
> > color)
> > PS: For those who recall - the 2nd rear axle bearing seems fine - and
> > Mary  Ann's leg/knee has healed well, but can still be painful
> > sometimes..
> >
> >
> >
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