Had a couple stiff links once, washed the chain in a gas oil mix, wiped it down with a rag and went for a ride. Game over, that was 7000miles ago and still going string. It was a gold x ring chain.
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80 GS 1100 LT, 83 1100 G "Scruffy"
81 GS 1000 G
79 GS 850 G
81 GS 850 L
83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
80 GS 550 L
86 450 Rebel, 70CL 70, Yamaha TTR125
2002 Honda 919
2004 Ural Gear up -
1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
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That SuperSprox rear is sexy!
Anybody ever try an aluminum rear sprocket? Lighter weight for acceleration, but short life.1982 GS1100G-
1990 GSX750/1127
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
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I’ve never used an aluminum sprocket, but have seen several so worn that I was amazed what was left of the teeth didn’t just shear off. Not surprisingly, they were on abused 600 crotch rockets.-1980 GS1100 LT
-1975 Honda cb750K
-1972 Honda cl175
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Aluminium sprockets are fine. Used them on Gixer thou's for years, never seen any discernible wear. Definitely go with the DID X-ring, probably one of the best on the market.
And I'd definitely keep the other one and let it soak in oil for a few months until you have a new use for it. I know the original chain on my 2000 Busa lasted seven years of pretty hard use, and was still on there when I traded it for a K7 Gixer thou. It rarely needed adjusting, but I also kept it clean with WD and a toothbrush, and then used PJ1 spray grease once I'd dried it. (My chains always look like new because I like to keep them clean, too OCD?)Comment
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