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Originally Posted by MakoMoto
Hello guys!
So I have been riding my 2008 Ninja almost daily this season..had my tires replaced a month ago. Well, my chain is pretty loose. I checked the chain..doesn't have any seized links or anything of that nature that I see. Sprockets are not hooked. Was wondering if I could just tighten the chain up and get back on the road or if once it gets loose I have to replace. The bike has 13k on it...bought it with 9k on it so I am assuming it's the factory chain. What do you guys think? The shop quoted me at $275 JUST FOR LABOR. Do not really have the funds to drop on that at the moment. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks everyone!
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If your sprocket teeth aren't worn to a point you just need to adjust it. I have gone 2,500 miles with no chain adjustment so far. I lubricate my center rollers and sprocket with WD-40 white lithium grease with a brush every 225 - 235 miles (when I hit reserve). I fully expect to see over 20,000 miles on my bike before I buy a new chain and sprockets. My bike has the original chain on it that it left the factory with.
Bill
Bill