Chain knackered after 12500 miles - SV650.org

Viney · 14-09-06, 11:54 AM

and its scottoiled!!! Sprockets where worn but ok, but chain totaly stretched.

I hope the new one that i had fitted lasts a tad longer. The chain before i got 24k out of and that was the sprockets that went 1st and ate the chain.

14-09-06, 12:00 PM

Out of interest, how often were you adjusting it?

Viney · 14-09-06, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Out of interest, how often were you adjusting it?

When it needed adjusting. Checked weekly. Over the past couple of months, its been adjuste about once a week.

In the past, on my old chain, it hardly needed adjusting. I think that it was adjusted, say 12 times in 24k. The sprockets ate that one

TSM · 14-09-06, 12:29 PM

My front sprocket is starting to curve off the teeth, only a little but thats after about 10k since install. Its only realy needed adjusting recently. I hope mine is not starting to go.

Biker Biggles · 14-09-06, 02:45 PM

Are you running standard sprockets?A smaller front to lower gearing can put wear on the chain,and what make was it?Popular wisdom is that the OEM(DID?)chains are best,and I have a pet theory about the rivet links on new chains.I think it is crucial that they are fitted exactly right,or that link becomes the weak link.Too tight,and the O rings get squashed,and too loose and the grease gets out(if they put any in).Either way that link wears and tight spots develop,causing the rest of the chain to run at the wrong tension and wear faster.Just my theory,I could be talking crap.

14-09-06, 02:48 PM

Sounds about right to me. I've never got more than 13'000 out of a chain. Never used a scottoiler but always lube myself...er...my chain regular. Ahem.

northwind · 14-09-06, 03:20 PM

What chain? I think my Tsubaki's just gone through 12,000- the chain's fine but the aluminium renthal sproket's gasping.

Viney · 14-09-06, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by northwind

What chain? I think my Tsubaki's just gone through 12,000- the chain's fine but the aluminium renthal sproket's gasping.

AFAM kit. Its that thats been fitted after the OEM chain. 24k, then 12500 k from this one. All std sprockets. It was my old chain(24k one) that i run a 14t for 4 months. This chain didnt really have any tight spots, just stretched to the max

Lissa · 14-09-06, 04:06 PM

Our first chain lasted 32,000 miles, and would probably have done more, but we had it changed when we had our second big service done. That wasn't scottoilered, just lubed after every ride, cleaned down once every couple of months with parrafin, and adjusted as needed.

We were so impressed we stuck with the oem chain and sprockets when we had them changed, and will do again.

14-09-06, 04:32 PM

I've had best luck with oem sprockets, I have a scottoiler and get 30k-35k out of a set of sprockets & chain, I personally never touch the chain, the only time it sees maintenance & adjustment is when it goes in to dealer every 3500-4000 miles for service and when tires get changed

14-09-06, 11:54 AM	#1
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Chain knackered after 12500 miles and its scottoiled!!! Sprockets where worn but ok, but chain totaly stretched. I hope the new one that i had fitted lasts a tad longer. The chain before i got 24k out of and that was the sprockets that went 1st and ate the chain.

14-09-06, 12:29 PM	#4
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	My front sprocket is starting to curve off the teeth, only a little but thats after about 10k since install. Its only realy needed adjusting recently. I hope mine is not starting to go. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

14-09-06, 02:45 PM	#5
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Are you running standard sprockets?A smaller front to lower gearing can put wear on the chain,and what make was it?Popular wisdom is that the OEM(DID?)chains are best,and I have a pet theory about the rivet links on new chains.I think it is crucial that they are fitted exactly right,or that link becomes the weak link.Too tight,and the O rings get squashed,and too loose and the grease gets out(if they put any in).Either way that link wears and tight spots develop,causing the rest of the chain to run at the wrong tension and wear faster.Just my theory,I could be talking crap. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

14-09-06, 03:20 PM	#7
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	What chain? I think my Tsubaki's just gone through 12,000- the chain's fine but the aluminium renthal sproket's gasping. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

14-09-06, 04:06 PM	#9
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Our first chain lasted 32,000 miles, and would probably have done more, but we had it changed when we had our second big service done. That wasn't scottoilered, just lubed after every ride, cleaned down once every couple of months with parrafin, and adjusted as needed. We were so impressed we stuck with the oem chain and sprockets when we had them changed, and will do again. __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

14-09-06, 12:00 PM	#2
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Out of interest, how often were you adjusting it?

14-09-06, 02:48 PM	#6
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds about right to me. I've never got more than 13'000 out of a chain. Never used a scottoiler but always lube myself...er...my chain regular. Ahem.

14-09-06, 04:32 PM	#10
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	I've had best luck with oem sprockets, I have a scottoiler and get 30k-35k out of a set of sprockets & chain, I personally never touch the chain, the only time it sees maintenance & adjustment is when it goes in to dealer every 3500-4000 miles for service and when tires get changed

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