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Change sprockets?

Started by bicepman4000, March 16, 2012, 04:53:28 PM

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bicepman4000

Hey all,

I have an 09 GS, 15000kms (bit over 9000 miles) and my chain needs almost constant adjusting. Is it time to change the chain and sprockets? Looking round, I am reading people are getting much more out of their chain and sprockets. The teeth on the rear sprocket don't look too bad...

I'm going to sell at some stage (have a street triple in the garage  :icon_twisted:) and want to offload in good condition without chain bounce or get a phone call after a month...
Black '09 GS500 - for work
Green '07 Street Triple - for play

adidasguy

Could be wearing out from not being oiled properly in the past (or now).
I always hear it is a good idea to change chain and both sprockets at the same time. They all wear together.

slipperymongoose

Yeah if your doing that give it a good clean down, re lubricate, re align, and re adjust. Keep going till your at the end if you adjustment and splash out on new chain and sprockets.
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