1980 GS750E - Replacing Chain and Sprockets

[GSer]

I wear out chains, sprockets, tires and brakes way too fast. What can I do to get my chains and sprockets to last longer? What is the best kind of chain to get? I have read there is better chains then O-Ring chains, is that true?

Thanks - David

1980 GS750E

[earlfor]

I wear out chains, sprockets, tires and brakes way too fast. What can I do to get my chains and sprockets to last longer? What is the best kind of chain to get? I have read there is better chains then O-Ring chains, is that true?

Thanks - David

1980 GS750E

How many miles is "way too fast"?

[cowboyup3371]

After answering Earl's question, please explain how well you are taking care of them as well as did you ensure your chain were aligned properly?

I made the mistake of not properly aligning my chain the first time I replaced it so it chewed up the inside of my rear sprocket. I also failed to properly clean and oil the chain like i should have. That's all fixed this year now that I was properly shown how to do everything.

[GSer]

3 sets of tires in 2 years.
2 chains and sprockets in 5 years.

I do ride the bike pretty hard, fast starts and stops.

[Guest]

Do a 630-530 chain and sprocket conversion, I'm in the process of doing one on my 80 GS 750 E. There is a thread on this in the General Maintenance section. How often did you clean and lube your chain and sprockets? 3 sets if tires in 2 years? wow I'm lucky if i go through 1 set in 4 years lol.

I wear out chains, sprockets, tires and brakes way too fast. What can I do to get my chains and sprockets to last longer? What is the best kind of chain to get? I have read there is better chains then O-Ring chains, is that true?

Thanks - David

1980 GS750E

[trevor]

3 sets of tires in 2 years.
2 chains and sprockets in 5 years.

I do ride the bike pretty hard, fast starts and stops.

I'm on my 2nd set of tires in 7 months. Had the battalax they last 7000km. I have done 10000km (6200mi) since oct. 2011 I did the 530conversion a few weeks ago and it is awesome! Just did a 800km trip too.

[earlfor]

3 sets of tires in 2 years.
2 chains and sprockets in 5 years.

I do ride the bike pretty hard, fast starts and stops.

Its miles, not time. When I was riding a lot more miles than I have lately, I was wearing out a set of tires every 4000 miles. That meant I replaced both tires every five weeks. Tire mileage has improved and I am guessing around 6000 miles on a set of tires is average. A high quality, "O" ring chain lubed, cleaned and properly adjusted with quality sprockets should last 25,000 miles on average. Even now, I can only dream of only having to buy 3 sets of tires in 2 years. I wish I could get off that light, but I still average about 4 sets per year.