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What did you do in your garage today..?
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This is what I pulled out of my chain over the weekend.
I was inspecting it as it seemed to be a little loose. However I tighteened it 1,775 ago. I didnt expect it to be loose agian within that many riden kms.
Bike has about 34, 000 kms on it. Suspecking it to be the original chain.
These seems to be some signs of rust spots as some links have some redish colour on them.
Question is.
Is there a prefered chain for a Suzuki V-Strom 1050? Or is the OEM good enough?
Should the sprockets be repolaced at along with the chain?
At least I will get a new start at chain maintenance . Or lack of.....
I was inspecting it as it seemed to be a little loose. However I tighteened it 1,775 ago. I didnt expect it to be loose agian within that many riden kms.
Bike has about 34, 000 kms on it. Suspecking it to be the original chain.
These seems to be some signs of rust spots as some links have some redish colour on them.
Question is.
Is there a prefered chain for a Suzuki V-Strom 1050? Or is the OEM good enough?
Should the sprockets be repolaced at along with the chain?
At least I will get a new start at chain maintenance . Or lack of.....
At 34k km, I'd probably do sprockets. Post pics of teeth if you want a more informed opinion.
I havent taken the wheel off yet but the entire rear sprocket pretty much looks like this.
Front is harder to get to without removing parts.
You’re doing pretty good if you got 34,000km out of a chain. I would replace it with a DID or RK. I think that’s who supplies chains to the Japanese manufacturers. You should hear and feel a noticeable difference with your new chain. and don’t try to save a few bucks by not replacing the sprocket, you will regret it.
I usually get the RK replacement sprocket and chain kit either from Sprocket Center or Sprocket Specialist , whichever has the best price. RK makes a nice affordable tool for breaking and installing the master link, DID also makes a nice one but it’s way more money. Stay away from the Motion Pro tool. I’ve got the RK tool which I bought about 15 years ago and I’m very happy with it.
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I check the OEM specs and get a DID with a tensile stength that's close enough. I originally got turned off OEM chains when I started riding because the ones for my bikes were usually "endless" and required swingarm removal, which I didn't think was worth the hassle.
Relax
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I was with you until your opinion of the Motion Pro Tool. I inherited a well-used one from @RC-31 and it's been great. I do grind the heads of the rivets before pressing them out to preserve the tool, but I would do that with any chain tool to prolong tool life and to make it easier on my hands when turning.
Maybe they’ve improved it but I remember hearing a lot of complaints that they were made from inferior metal and breaking easily. Sprocket Center endorses the RK tool, it’s the one they use. They are currently selling the RK tool for $120 US and the DID tool for $180 US ( on sale, regularly $209).
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You’re welcome to use mine. I’m in Brooklin. Where are you?
Removing a chain can be done without special tools. A grinder or bolt cutters can get a chain off quickly. I am one of the few that uses clip masters and have never had an issue so I don't have the rivet tool.
I know a lot of guys that do that and never had a problem. I probably wouldn’t do it on a Hyabusa though.
I'm in Milton.
I like to use the right tool for the job. But I will never use the old chain for anything again so I can probably take a grinder to it.
Chances are my neighbor may have one.
Not sure it is worth investing money in buying one as I dont see myself changing that many chain in my future. Especially that I'm window shopping (read: looking at the display models in the windows while sitting my car car in a parking lot. lol) for a bike with a shaft drive.
I like to use the right tool for the job. But I will never use the old chain for anything again so I can probably take a grinder to it.
Chances are my neighbor may have one.
Not sure it is worth investing money in buying one as I dont see myself changing that many chain in my future. Especially that I'm window shopping (read: looking at the display models in the windows while sitting my car car in a parking lot. lol) for a bike with a shaft drive.
I have an RK tool you are welcome to borrow.
Relax
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Come and get it! It's the least I can do to repay you.
EDIT: I'm stuck at home this week for a family reunion, otherwise would deliver.
