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14-09-06, 05:04 PM

the oem chain is a DID one isnt it? my chain and sprock's are in A1 condition after 6500miles, the way i'm going the chain should out live me.

14-09-06, 05:10 PM

i got 24k out of my first chain, now im on my second chain, im on 12k and the front sprocket is screwed, its gonna start eating my chain soon.

but i suppose i am riding it harder on the second chain, than i ever was on my first 24k

14-09-06, 06:49 PM

16 k on the original OEM chain

Developed a tight spot, got worse very quickly after about 15K

New chain and sprockets fitted (sprockets were probably OK but changed them anyway to prevent wear on the new chain.

New set has done 0.00 miles >> seems ok at the moment

Biker Biggles · 14-09-06, 09:44 PM

My son had an Afam fitted to his SV about 1500 miles ago.They are reputedly a top chain,so we will see.Am I correct in thinking the OEM Did chains are endless and you have to take the swingarm off to fit them?

15-09-06, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

My son had an Afam fitted to his SV about 1500 miles ago.They are reputedly a top chain,so we will see.Am I correct in thinking the OEM Did chains are endless and you have to take the swingarm off to fit them?

no, they come with a link that needs to be rivetted in place using a chain rivetter tool.

15-09-06, 06:45 AM

My K5 has just coming up to 19,000 miles on it and i'm still on the original chain and sprocket. Only time it ever gets adjusted is when new tyres go on, Unfortunatly this afternoon i am gonna have to adjust it for the very first time myself, i hope this isn't the slippery slope to getting a new one.

Viney · 15-09-06, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e.d.

My K5 has just coming up to 19,000 miles on it and i'm still on the original chain and sprocket. Only time it ever gets adjusted is when new tyres go on, Unfortunatly this afternoon i am gonna have to adjust it for the very first time myself, i hope this isn't the slippery slope to getting a new one.

Its that scottoiler

15-09-06, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

Quote:

Originally Posted by e.d.

My K5 has just coming up to 19,000 miles on it and i'm still on the original chain and sprocket. Only time it ever gets adjusted is when new tyres go on, Unfortunatly this afternoon i am gonna have to adjust it for the very first time myself, i hope this isn't the slippery slope to getting a new one.

Its that scottoiler

The one that was so expertly fitted

15-09-06, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warren

i got 24k out of my first chain, now im on my second chain, im on 12k and the front sprocket is screwed, its gonna start eating my chain soon.

but i suppose i am riding it harder on the second chain, than i ever was on my first 24k

it does not pay to replace only the chain, or only a sprocket, to get full life, you have to replace in sets

15-09-06, 04:01 PM

yup ,i know randy.

but it makes you wonder though doesnt it, if i was to replace the front sprocket, it would cost me a tenner, if it gets another 2k out of my chain, would it be worth it ?

im looking forward to getting a new gold chain to be honest

14-09-06, 09:44 PM	#14
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	My son had an Afam fitted to his SV about 1500 miles ago.They are reputedly a top chain,so we will see.Am I correct in thinking the OEM Did chains are endless and you have to take the swingarm off to fit them? __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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14-09-06, 05:04 PM	#11
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	the oem chain is a DID one isnt it? my chain and sprock's are in A1 condition after 6500miles, the way i'm going the chain should out live me.

14-09-06, 05:10 PM	#12
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	i got 24k out of my first chain, now im on my second chain, im on 12k and the front sprocket is screwed, its gonna start eating my chain soon. but i suppose i am riding it harder on the second chain, than i ever was on my first 24k

14-09-06, 06:49 PM	#13
seedy100 Guest Posts: n/a	16 k on the original OEM chain Developed a tight spot, got worse very quickly after about 15K New chain and sprockets fitted (sprockets were probably OK but changed them anyway to prevent wear on the new chain. New set has done 0.00 miles >> seems ok at the moment

15-09-06, 06:45 AM	#16
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	My K5 has just coming up to 19,000 miles on it and i'm still on the original chain and sprocket. Only time it ever gets adjusted is when new tyres go on, Unfortunatly this afternoon i am gonna have to adjust it for the very first time myself, i hope this isn't the slippery slope to getting a new one.

15-09-06, 04:01 PM	#20
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	yup ,i know randy. but it makes you wonder though doesnt it, if i was to replace the front sprocket, it would cost me a tenner, if it gets another 2k out of my chain, would it be worth it ? im looking forward to getting a new gold chain to be honest