Can anyone confirm what there might be for?
(http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7821/img20110515221058.jpg)
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!
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.
Are you using a Oring chain?
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!
Quote from: Paulcet on May 15, 2011, 08:04:58 PM
LOL, those are chain wear indicators!
^^ bingo ^^
One of them looks like a "C" ring to me. That would be the first clue : )
Al
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?
I like Renthal or Tsbukia(SP)
DID X-ring, personally. But I haven't really tried any great number of chains, since I used to ride shafties.