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03-05-06, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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Chain and Sprocket
Hi, just looking for a bit of advice for buying new chain and sprocket. My bike (k4 sv650s in blue) is kept outdoors all year round and it's hard to prevent a little corrosion in places. I was hoping to buy a good chain that wouldn't really rust and thought it might be best to get a nice sprocket while I was at it. Annodised nuts and bolts would probably help as well? Any help would be appreciated.
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03-05-06, 06:08 PM | #2 |
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Renthal they do coloured chains look good wear well if looked after
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03-05-06, 06:19 PM | #3 |
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I use Izumi. Get the silver or gold one and it won't rust. I keep my bike out side as well and found it to be brilliant.
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03-05-06, 06:23 PM | #4 |
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Even the gold ones will rust if they aren't looked after.
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04-05-06, 09:56 AM | #5 |
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Stick ACF50 on the corroded bits and any bits that you don't want to start corroding. Works wonders.
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04-05-06, 11:47 AM | #6 |
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I'm confused... Surely the solution is to lube it better? I know you don't really have to lube the outsides of the plates, but it'd keep the rust off.
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