Chain and sprockets are OEM and 21 years old but only done 22k miles.
I have a tight spot on the chain that I have tried to free up last year but its still there and I can hear it and feel it through the peg. I have just had an mot and got the chap to look at my rear sprocket as I wanted a second opinion, he had a good look and said he does not think it needs changing but pointed out some chain wear.
I know some say change sprockets at the same time but the rear at least looks fine to me. Pictures attached.
Also I want to fit a continuous chain and want an x ring D.I.D but confused as to if they come as continuous. Here https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcy...eview_9179
First one is before I cleaned the area being photographed.
I will post some of the front sprocket later when I get the cover off
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
Yes I am struggling to find a continuous chain. So then my next questions would be what methods do people use to rivet a chain. If I have to buy a tool on top of the chain then it may be as well to get the dealer to fit it perhaps.
Whilst I was removing the swing arm and suspension linkages to fit a continuous chain I was going to take the opportunity to re grease everything but if I fit a rivet chain then I am going to be lazy and not do the re grease. -- Should I really re grease at 22k - dry mileage.
That buster link - the chain is quality D.I.D but no mention of the sprocket manufacturer. Should I be looking at getting the chain and separate quality sprockets.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
(27-04-19, 12:41 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: Yes I am struggling to find a continuous chain. So then my next questions would be what methods do people use to rivet a chain. If I have to buy a tool on top of the chain then it may be as well to get the dealer to fit it perhaps.
Whilst I was removing the swing arm and suspension linkages to fit a continuous chain I was going to take the opportunity to re grease everything but if I fit a rivet chain then I am going to be lazy and not do the re grease. -- Should I really re grease at 22k - dry mileage.
That buster link - the chain is quality D.I.D but no mention of the sprocket manufacturer. Should I be looking at getting the chain and separate quality sprockets.
I would hazard a guess that the majority of people don't grease things as much as they should, so that is simply your choice.
As for the sprockets, they will be 100% fit for purpose, so no point in worrying about quality.
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27-04-19, 12:59 PM (This post was last modified: 27-04-19, 01:01 PM by fazersharp.)
Thanks for your help
Its just the linking of the chain that I do not have the tools for. Have just rang the local yam dealer who would charge £80 to fit my supplied chain and sprockets or £60 to fit my supplied chain only.
What tools or methods do people use to link a chain.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
Think I have found the same ebay Busters kit on the Busters site but is £120 from their site :eek unless I have got something wronghttps://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/en/k3/category/10199000000/vehicle/21149/k3_editor//k3sprocket/726.19.93/k3pgear/727.01.76/chain/id7972482/
And this one with an endless at £125 https://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/en...id7487044/
The spec says FZS600H - never heard of "H"
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(27-04-19, 02:52 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: 40k miles would last me 40 years. Where do you get yours from. I see renthals £11 front £43 rear (hard anodised )
That's what i mean, you're not racing it and you do minimal mileage so a standard kit will be just fine for your bike. D.I.D. are a well known tried and tested company for chains so they're not gonna lose their reputation by pairing them up with crappy sprockets.
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I’ve used rivet link C&S kits and endless ones in the past.
A chain tool is pretty cheap, the one I bought years ago currently costs £20 and has made easy work of about 8 C&S changes in that time.
Alternatively, that endless chain looks ideal, I guess the links are listed in case you want to extend/shorten it. If like me, you’re too lazy to strip the rear suspension down for lubrication unless forced into it, then the endless option is ideal.
There looks to be plenty of life in that rear sprocket and a “silent” front sprocket is less than a tenner.
(27-04-19, 03:02 PM)darrsi link Wrote: It's quite standard behaviour for companies to sell stuff cheaper on Ebay than their official websites.
I clocked onto that years ago.
I have seen that too but not so much of a big difference. Shame as I cannot find them doing the endless chain kit. Also just noticed that they are being "canny" with the description and it may catch people out. On the one in your link GOLD Heavy Duty X-Ring Chain and Sprocket Set Kit but it is not a D.I.D ( I dont think )
(27-04-19, 03:09 PM)Fazerider link Wrote: I’ve used rivet link C&S kits and endless ones in the past.
A chain tool is pretty cheap, the one I bought years ago currently costs £20 and has made easy work of about 8 C&S changes in that time.
Alternatively, that endless chain looks ideal, I guess the links are listed in case you want to extend/shorten it. If like me, you’re too lazy to strip the rear suspension down for lubrication unless forced into it, then the endless option is ideal.
There looks to be plenty of life in that rear sprocket and a “silent” front sprocket is less than a tenner.
I will get a photo of the front sprocket for peoples opinion as to if I really need to change it as I understand it wears quicker than the rear.
What is the tool you use.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
27-04-19, 04:37 PM (This post was last modified: 27-04-19, 04:39 PM by darrsi.)
(27-04-19, 03:13 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: [quote author=darrsi link=topic=25205.msg297050#msg297050 date=1556373755]
It's quite standard behaviour for companies to sell stuff cheaper on Ebay than their official websites.
I clocked onto that years ago.
I have seen that too but not so much of a big difference. Shame as I cannot find them doing the endless chain kit. Also just noticed that they are being "canny" with the description and it may catch people out. On the one in your link GOLD Heavy Duty X-Ring Chain and Sprocket Set Kit but it is not a D.I.D ( I dont think )
(27-04-19, 03:15 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: I will get a photo of the front sprocket for peoples opinion as to if I really need to change it as I understand it wears quicker than the rear.
What is the tool you use?
(27-04-19, 03:06 PM)darrsi link Wrote: [quote author=fazersharp link=topic=25205.msg297049#msg297049 date=1556373168]
40k miles would last me 40 years. Where do you get yours from. I see renthals £11 front £43 rear (hard anodised )
That's what i mean, you're not racing it and you do minimal mileage so a standard kit will be just fine for your bike. D.I.D. are a well known tried and tested company for chains so they're not gonna lose their reputation by pairing them up with crappy sprockets.
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Got to disagree with that. The sets you buy usually come with afam sprockets and they wear very quickly and destroy the chain in the process I doubled my chain life by pairing it with quality sprockets.
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Surprised that Afam are considered inferior, being the sprocket manufacturer of choice for many professional race teams. Rossi's team for one. When I 've bought DID chain/sprocket kits, the budget sprockets supplied were normally JT or Sun. I know Celticbiker puts in huge mileages so has great experience in chain, sprocket and tyre life, but was shocked that Afam was poorly rated, especially as I went out of my way to choose that make for my rear sprocket replacement recently :lol
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(27-04-19, 10:12 PM)celticbiker link Wrote: … The sets you buy usually come with afam sprockets…
I guess things have changed. I’ve not bought an aftermarket C&S set for ages (the last 2 have been genuine Yamaha and I get 40k from them thanks to the oiler), but the sprockets always used to be JT.
