December 17th, 2009, 10:53 PM | #1 |
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Name: Allan
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What kind of chain?
My RK 520 XSO Performance RX-Ring Chain has developed 2 tights spots and 2 kinks after 11,000 miles. I had installed in February of this year too. What kind of chains do you guys use?
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December 18th, 2009, 05:09 AM | #2 |
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Name: rock
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If you trashed a chain in 11,000 miles you really need to rethink your chain care Also, check your sprockets too, a lot of the "tight spots" in motorcycle chains are actually wear in the rear sprocket.
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December 18th, 2009, 11:38 AM | #3 |
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I thought I trashed the chain because it was defective. I really don't think that lubing it with MotulGP every ~400 miles was the problem. Or cleaning it with a Grunge Brush/WD 40 caused it to stretch unevenly about half a link in 500 miles. The sprockets aren't even showing any signs of wear.
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December 18th, 2009, 01:14 PM | #4 |
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Name: Bryan
Location: Warner Robins, GA
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Alot depends on how you use the bike. If you tend to do drag racing type takeoffs, be prepared to stretch a chain unevenly pretty quickly, and no amount of lube is gonna prevent it. Its just the nature of the beast.
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December 18th, 2009, 03:58 PM | #5 |
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Name: Kenneth
Location: Simpsonville, SC
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Talking about chains and sprockets, I found this site http://sidewindersprockets.com/
Interesting but a little pricey |
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December 19th, 2009, 11:45 AM | #6 | |
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Quote:
I was reading the warranty card for the chain. They claim 20,000 miles. The fine print says they'll pro-rate the cost of a new chain. I should get a new chain at 40% off.
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January 11th, 2010, 04:24 PM | #7 |
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Brief summary of the RK 20,000 mile warranty - it's worthless.
They base the pro-rated discount of a new chain on the MSRP. 520-106 is $102 + shipping + tax. Just some more marketing hype. I could understand them being strict to put a damper on claims from people on liter bikes running 520 conversions but for a 250 that doesn't even make 30hp, that's just weak.
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