01-05-13, 09:01 PM
Replace both and this time by a good quality chain not that plastic one you bought last time. False economy buy crap chains and reasonably good sprockets.
Fit a chain oiler.
There is 35000 miles on my present DID O ring chain and JTF rear sprocket at the moment and still pretty good, but then I do have a Scotoiler fitted.
The JTF front sprocket is replaced every 8 to10000 miles regardless of condition, since they are relatively cheap at £6. Remember the front sprocket wears 3 times faster than the rear sprocket (15 teeth to 45 teeth) and keeping it in good condition reduces the wear on the chain which reduces the wear on the rear sprocket.
Spray the chain with Autoglym when washing the bike and since is does not penetrate the seals it just cleans all the crap off the chain. My bike is used in all weathers and washed ever month or so. It is rinsed off once a week if the roads are salted
The above recommendations will get all sorts of comments, but my chains and rear sprockets have lasted well over 40000 miles
Fit a chain oiler.
There is 35000 miles on my present DID O ring chain and JTF rear sprocket at the moment and still pretty good, but then I do have a Scotoiler fitted.
The JTF front sprocket is replaced every 8 to10000 miles regardless of condition, since they are relatively cheap at £6. Remember the front sprocket wears 3 times faster than the rear sprocket (15 teeth to 45 teeth) and keeping it in good condition reduces the wear on the chain which reduces the wear on the rear sprocket.
Spray the chain with Autoglym when washing the bike and since is does not penetrate the seals it just cleans all the crap off the chain. My bike is used in all weathers and washed ever month or so. It is rinsed off once a week if the roads are salted
The above recommendations will get all sorts of comments, but my chains and rear sprockets have lasted well over 40000 miles