How long should a chain last?

CrazyKell · 07-08-2009, 02:42 PM

I have 25,000 KM's on my stock chain. It's still in great shape and I lube and clean it frequently (or as frequently as I remember to.

).

How long should it last?

marko138 · 07-08-2009, 02:43 PM

KM? What that be. We deal with miles, holmes.

pauldun170 · 07-08-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

I have 25,000 KM's on my stock chain. It's still in great shape and I lube and clean it frequently (or as frequently as I remember to.

).

How long should it last?

If it's well taken care of then I see no reason why it can't go for 50,000km (bout 30,000miles)

Rider · 07-08-2009, 02:48 PM

If well lubed, your sprockets will wear out faster than the chain. When the sprockets wear out, replace chain at the same time.

CrazyKell · 07-08-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

KM? What that be. We deal with miles, holmes.

pauldun170 · 07-08-2009, 02:57 PM

never forget zee sprockets

Phenix_Rider · 07-08-2009, 03:38 PM

Mine lasted 17,000 miles. Seems to be about average.

tommymac · 07-08-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Mine lasted 17,000 miles. Seems to be about average.

Also seems to depend on how well its maintained, most of mine lasted between 10 and 20, one quit earlier but I didnt realy clean it that often.

Tom

Gas Man · 07-08-2009, 03:57 PM

25,000km = 15,534mi

Asking such is like asking how long should a car last. All dpendant on how well cared for

CrazyKell · 07-08-2009, 03:59 PM

How I should have worded the question was.....at what point should I start really keeping a closer eye on it for signs of wear.

07-08-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	How long should a chain last? I have 25,000 KM's on my stock chain. It's still in great shape and I lube and clean it frequently (or as frequently as I remember to. ). How long should it last?

07-08-2009, 03:57 PM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	25,000km = 15,534mi Asking such is like asking how long should a car last. All dpendant on how well cared for __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-08-2009, 02:48 PM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	If well lubed, your sprockets will wear out faster than the chain. When the sprockets wear out, replace chain at the same time.

07-08-2009, 03:59 PM	#10
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	How I should have worded the question was.....at what point should I start really keeping a closer eye on it for signs of wear.