[Apex]

So, after doing all the work and really checking the chain tension, I took the Z to work.

It felt like there was a ton of vibration in the pegs. I got to work alright, but on the way back it was bad. Started skipping yet again. Took slow backroads, watched me acceleration, and nursed it back home again. I had teeth on the rear sprocket when I left this morning, now I don't. Looks like the previous owner got one of those lightweight aluminum rear sprockets meant for racing. The sucker just ate itself in 80 miles.

Called my dealer, changing up from the current (aftermarket) setup of 14/32, and going 15/30. Should help on the highway too. No point having it geared low unless I was racing. I'm just cruising around on this thing, so I'll be happy with more top end speed.