chains

[Coyote Chris]

Not bad for 13,000 miles.

 

[Mellow]

dang.. but how old is the sprocket?

 

[Coyote Chris]

dang.. but how old is the sprocket?

Sorry Mellow...my bad.....13,000 miles. Original chain and sprockets. Trying to figure out in another 13 k if things look worse if I learn how to use a staking tool or use a chain with a break away pin final link......

 

[Coyote Chris]

Vstrom at 13,100 mi. Not really clean yet but I was about to loose the sun. Thanks to Chuck Henderson for his cleaning meathod.

 

[ARKNT]

Your chain & sprockets are too clean. Mine will never look like that.
As far as that goes the rest of my bike isn't all that shiny either.

Arknt

 

[mikesim]

Vstrom at 13,100 mi. Not really clean yet but I was about to loose the sun. Thanks to Chuck Henderson for his cleaning meathod.

Pray tell, what is his cleaning method?

Mike

 

[Coyote Chris]

Pray tell, what is his cleaning method?

Mike

Chuck Henderson told me about the Dupont wax lube and Dupont chain cleaner.

Robot or human?

https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Chain-Saver-Saver-Based-Lubricant/dp/B008S7OG52?th=1

 

[DirtFlier]

I ordered two cans of that Dupont stuff just to give it a try.

There are lots of negative thoughts about chains but once you get accustomed to the maintenance, it isn't that bad - even on multi-day trips. Obviously a centerstand is necessary and I bring some paper towels with me or snag lots of napkins from my lunch stops at Subway. And having vinyl gloves with you and kept in a plastic bag is necessary so they can be reused is important.

I do agree that having a bike with shaft drive makes life a lot easier but sometimes we just have to accept change.

 

[junglejim]

Mine wasn’t that clean when I took it out of the wrapper.

 

[mikesim]

Mine wasn’t that clean when I took it out of the wrapper.

Reminds me of the tale of the grain of sand in my butt plate screw.....

Mike