Chain replacement

[crapwacker]

How do you know when it's time?

[tkent02]

Noise, vibrations, look at the sprocket teeth for wear, hooked teeth, or wider distance between teeth, check if the chain slack gets tighter/looser as it goes around slowly on the centerstand, look for kinks and binds, is the chain adjustment used up?

Pull the rear of the chain away from the sprocket 1/2 way around the rear, does it come away from the sprocket more than about 1/8" or so?

Any of these get new chain and both sprockets.

[Guest]

Don't let this happen to you:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=160676

[Guest]

When the chain wraps around your counter sprocket and wrecks havoc on the engine cases.

[crapwacker]

Noise, vibrations, look at the sprocket teeth for wear, hooked teeth, or wider distance between teeth, check if the chain slack gets tighter/looser as it goes around slowly on the centerstand, look for kinks and binds, is the chain adjustment used up?

Pull the rear of the chain away from the sprocket 1/2 way around the rear, does it come away from the sprocket more than about 1/8" or so?

Any of these get new chain and both sprockets.

This is the info I needed thanks!

[COGS]

When the chain wraps around your counter sprocket and wrecks havoc on the engine cases.

Best time though, would be just before this happens!

[Billyboy]

Best time though, would be just before this happens!

HA! No kidding!

[crapwacker]

Another question

Should I 'upgrade' to the 530 setup?

[Baatfam]

Should I 'upgrade' to the 530 setup?

Of course...not only is it better...it costs less....

[crapwacker]

Of course...not only is it better...it costs less....

Can't beat that!!

[koolaid_kid]

The good part about changing is the variety of chains available. Prices and brands are far better than with the rare 630. Tensile strength of affordable chains are similar to 630s, but weight is a bit less (not noticeable on a 550 pound bike, btw). But you have so many more to choose from, plus it is an excellent time to make an adjustment on your final drive ratio.

[crapwacker]

Recomendations?

So, along with the fact that I have gearing options, and not being changed just for the sake of changing, but out of necessary maintenance: Let me have it!!

[Billyboy]

http://www.z1enterprises.com/reference/chain630to530.aspx