Chains?

quadcrazy · January 22nd, 2014, 05:37 PM

Hey guys, I am not only in need of some new tires but I also need a new chain (apparently). I noticed that my chain is unevenly stretched. I've been told from a few people that it's time for a new one but that kind of surprised me seeing as how the chain only has 6800 miles on it. Either way I don't know what to look for in a good chain and was wondering if anyone could recommend some or explain what to look for.

Thanks!

old3 · January 22nd, 2014, 05:48 PM

These have proven to be excellent for the last several years on many of our dirt race bikes. I'll be using it on the 300 also. Cheap and strong.

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...H-X-Ring-Chain

Did you adjust the chain? Too tightly perhaps? I have cleaned mine once or twice and basically ignored it into my second harsh, salty winter and it is fine at 9k miles. I've been thru a few sprockets in that span though.

Replace with new sprockets as a set. You can buy some time by swapping out the front every 4-5k miles.

JohnnyBravo · January 22nd, 2014, 06:03 PM

Did someone say chains???

Link to original page on YouTube.

January 22nd, 2014, 05:37 PM	#1
quadcrazy ninjette.org member Name: DJ Location: Lake Worth Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 47	Chains? Hey guys, I am not only in need of some new tires but I also need a new chain (apparently). I noticed that my chain is unevenly stretched. I've been told from a few people that it's time for a new one but that kind of surprised me seeing as how the chain only has 6800 miles on it. Either way I don't know what to look for in a good chain and was wondering if anyone could recommend some or explain what to look for. Thanks!

January 22nd, 2014, 06:03 PM	#3
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Did someone say chains??? Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________

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January 22nd, 2014, 05:48 PM	#2
old3 ninjette.org sage Name: Jim Location: NJ Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, KTM EXC610SMR Posts: 913	These have proven to be excellent for the last several years on many of our dirt race bikes. I'll be using it on the 300 also. Cheap and strong. http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...H-X-Ring-Chain Did you adjust the chain? Too tightly perhaps? I have cleaned mine once or twice and basically ignored it into my second harsh, salty winter and it is fine at 9k miles. I've been thru a few sprockets in that span though. Replace with new sprockets as a set. You can buy some time by swapping out the front every 4-5k miles.