Chain Replacement

Hi all I have a 2002 and at 29k I'm thinking about changing the Chain out. I've looked at some of the posts, and I'm thinking that a lighter chain would be nice but some folks have had replacement issues that chains are failing after a year. That's pretty bad quality. Anyway, I'm like to hear what chains people think are great. Another question I have is that it's easy to tighten and loosen a chain, is it easy to Change? Do I have to replace the sprockets?

Thanks!

Jim

[image: View Post]tincan1200, on Mar 8 2009, 06:56 PM, said:

Hi all I have a 2002 and at 29k I'm thinking about changing the Chain out. I've looked at some of the posts, and I'm thinking that a lighter chain would be nice but some folks have had replacement issues that chains are failing after a year. That's pretty bad quality. Anyway, I'm like to hear what chains people think are great. Another question I have is that it's easy to tighten and loosen a chain, is it easy to Change? Do I have to replace the sprockets?

Thanks!

Jim

Definately change the sprockets!! Worn sprockets will prematurely wear a new chain.

I thnk most people here prefer DID chains. I had an RK chain and it was done in 10,000 miles. The stock chain lasted much longer.

[image: View Post]johnmark101, on Mar 8 2009, 11:21 AM, said:

[image: View Post]tincan1200, on Mar 8 2009, 06:56 PM, said:

Hi all I have a 2002 and at 29k I'm thinking about changing the Chain out. I've looked at some of the posts, and I'm thinking that a lighter chain would be nice but some folks have had replacement issues that chains are failing after a year. That's pretty bad quality. Anyway, I'm like to hear what chains people think are great. Another question I have is that it's easy to tighten and loosen a chain, is it easy to Change? Do I have to replace the sprockets?

Thanks!

Jim

Definately change the sprockets!! Worn sprockets will prematurely wear a new chain.

I thnk most people here prefer DID chains. I had an RK chain and it was done in 10,000 miles. The stock chain lasted much longer.

I'll have to look again but I believe I have an RK Chain. I did buy the bike used with around 21K Miles on it. I was thinking about getting a Kit but it only comes with a rear sproket. I guess I'll order a OEM front sproket with it. DID sounds like a good brand. I'll check them out.

Thanks!

There's a group buy going on now: http://www.vfrdiscus...sprocket+center Several different kits to choose from.

You may also find more information here.

Thanks everybody. Looks like I'll be getting in on the group buy. Most likely with the DID chain.

Pretty much the main thing is to lube your chain. I do and I haven't had any issues, yet....

Jim