Non standard chain & sprockets

[Steve3351]

[quote author=Steve3351 link=topic=25382.msg299803#msg299803 date=1561416467]
DAM....i got the +1 and -1 sprockets and a new chain...and joined them with the tool that they give u with the set...
Only realised after that the chain goes thru the frame around the swing arm pivot...so had to drill open the joiner link..ruining it (JAYSUS they're hard)
and now waiting for new joiner from ebay... :eek

Having joined the chain you could still have fitted it by removing the swinging arm and used the opportunity to give all the linkages etc a good clean and re-greased all the pivots. Just think how much better you would have felt after doing that for the bike. 
I found your observations on the revised gearing interesting as I might be thinking of new chain and sprockets myself before too long. The original chain has now done 56,000 miles and still seems o.k. but the rear sprocket is starting to show signs of wear. Now on it's third front sprocket. I agree that first gear seems too low setting off most of the time and having come from a single cylinder bike I was always going for another gear when up to speed on a motorway. I guess I've got used to it now and I'm happy to let it spin away.
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Yes im sure i wud have felt VERY GOOD had i removed the swinging arm etc...but im working outside on the path so its a bit AWKWARD...I need a bike lift... and a workshop... i didn't consider just changing one sprocket...something was sticking so I just binned the lot and replaced everything...after 30K mls :rolleyes :rollin :lol