My chain is dead, isn't it?

[Rangerscott]

The video is still processing so the quality is down some right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4i4ZnQDwHg



What chain should I buy and what sprockets? I do want a press on linked chain and steel sprockets. Just need a thumbs up on what brand to use.

[askmrjesus]

Yeah, it's definitely stretched.

There's an easy way to check that. Just grab the chain at the back sprocket, and pull it backwards. If it comes off the sprocket more than 2-3mm or so, it's on it's way out.

I like D.I.D. and RK chains, but I just buy whichever is on sale, no real preference. Renthal sprockets are fairly cheap, but I've also used JT's with no problems. I don't like Sunstar, as they seem to wear faster, (not sure why, they just do).

JC

[Kerry_129]

Yup - 'stretched', actually worn @ the pin/bushing joints.

I've used www.SprocketSpecialists.com (http://www.twowheelfix.com/www.SprocketSpecialists.com) sprockets for my VFR for years - I'd definitely recommend sticking with steel. ~$75 shipped for F & R. For the chain - X-ring DID, RK, or EK

[OneSickPsycho]

Drewpy's chain looked worse than that for about a 1000 miles on on cross country trip. Hondas apparently don't require new chains... merely an option.

[Leon]

I like EK chains, you can buy their screw on link. Works great. I've used it for a couple of years on my 1K without any problems. I run JT steel 520 sprockets, great wear and fairly cheap.

[Gas Man]

Its not so much that the chain is stretched. Stretched is what every chain does and does and does till its stretched out of tolerance.

Your chain is kinked. I had a chain do that once.... here's what happened to the cheap shitty vortex
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/ZX9R/GAP2K5109.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/ZX9R/GAP2K5110.jpg

Which by the way stay away from Vortex.

And ALWAYS replace at the very least the rear sprocket. I would like to see a good picture of yours but it looked like it was actually starting to slim in.

Further a replacement of all 3 components always increases the longevity of your chain. And 2 yrs is not long.

I always had good luck with Renthal sprockets and DiD chains. That being said... check out sidewinder (http://sidewindersprockets.com/)seems like they have some good stuff as well. There are a couple other brands that offer good sprockets. Alum or Ti centers with steel bolt on teeth rings.

[Kerry_129]

The 'tri metal' aluminum carrier/Ti rivets/steel tooth sprockets look kinda neat (if you like that cheezy orange anodizing, anyway), but offer essentially zero 'performance' benefit (as they claim) vs. solid steel - but cost 2~3x as much. I have considered picking up one of the TI sidewinder sprockets for the marchesinis on my GSXR since steel sprox aren't available for those.

[RedRider2k2]

I like EK chains, you can buy their screw on link. Works great. I've used it for a couple of years on my 1K without any problems. I run JT steel 520 sprockets, great wear and fairly cheap.

Good to hear other people having good luck with the screw link. I recently put on my second EK chain and first screw link.

[Rangerscott]

Its not so much that the chain is stretched.

Further a replacement of all 3 components always increases the longevity of your chain. And 2 yrs is not long.



20k miles on it. Two yeas and 5 months if you want to be exact.



I ordered a RK X chain with steel sprockets. Hope I get them before the weekend.

[was92v]

Yes, it is.

[Gas Man]

Ok... 20k miles is good. Guess I should have considered that with you living in texas.

[JoshuaTree]

:nothing:

My cam chain should last for the life of the engine... redflip

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