Not bad for 13,000 miles.
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dang.. but how old is the sprocket?
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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......
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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.
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Chuck Henderson told me about the Dupont wax lube and Dupont chain cleaner.
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.
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.
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Mine wasn’t that clean when I took it out of the wrapper.