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Help identifying rubber o-rings in front sproket cover

Started by mass-hole, May 15, 2011, 07:15:58 PM

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mass-hole

May 15, 2011, 07:15:58 PM
Can anyone confirm what there might be for?



I found 4 or so of them inside the sprocket cover after i took it off. I was thinking they might have been on the bolts that hold the cover on but did not see anything on the part fiches. Only thing I saw was an oring on the shifter shaft that resembled it but didnt know what there would be 4.

Thanks!
Current Mods: .85 kg front springs/15wt shock oil, R6 Rear Shock, 45T Rear Sprocket

DoD#i

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May 15, 2011, 07:39:05 PM
They are there to tell you to shop for a new chain (and probably sprockets) ASAP.

Those sure look like chain o-rings, and if they are leaving the chain the chain will be leaving this world soon enough. Given that they have a nasty habit of wrapping around things and locking up the rear wheel, you may not really want to ride until it breaks.
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Fry

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May 15, 2011, 07:39:19 PM
Are you using a Oring chain?
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Paulcet

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May 15, 2011, 08:04:58 PM
Quote from: DoD#i on May 15, 2011, 07:39:05 PM
They are there to tell you to shop for a new chain (and probably sprockets) ASAP.

Those sure look like chain o-rings, and if they are leaving the chain the chain will be leaving this world soon enough. Given that they have a nasty habit of wrapping around things and locking up the rear wheel, you may not really want to ride until it breaks.

LOL, those are chain wear indicators! 

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jeffdodge

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May 15, 2011, 08:44:46 PM
Quote from: Paulcet on May 15, 2011, 08:04:58 PM

LOL, those are chain wear indicators! 


^^ bingo ^^

alyoopz

#5
May 15, 2011, 08:50:13 PM
One of them looks like a "C" ring to me.  That would be the first clue  :  )

Al

mass-hole

#6
May 16, 2011, 06:46:02 AM
haha, ok thanks a lot everyone! I didnt even think of that. I honestly dont know what type chain is, I have had the bike since 9300 miles or so and am now at 12500. Dont know if the PO ever changed it or anything. The timing seems perfect though, I just ordered a larger rear sprocket and was planning on buy a new front sprocket and longer chain to match so I guess its good that it happened now.

Can anyone recommend a new chain?
Current Mods: .85 kg front springs/15wt shock oil, R6 Rear Shock, 45T Rear Sprocket

Fry

#7
May 16, 2011, 06:48:55 AM
I like Renthal or Tsbukia(SP)
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DoD#i

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May 16, 2011, 07:32:56 AM
DID X-ring, personally. But I haven't really tried any great number of chains, since I used to ride shafties.
1990 GS500EL - with moderately-ugly paintjob.
1982 XJ650LJ -  off the road for slow repairs
AGATT - All Gear All The Time
"Ride a motorcycle.  Save Gas, Oil, Rubber, Steel, Aluminum, Parking Spaces, The Environment, and Money.  Plus, you get to wear all the leather you want!"
(from DoD#296)
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