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Title: Change sprockets?
Post by: bicepman4000 on March 16, 2012, 04:53:28 PM
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...
Title: Re: Change sprockets?
Post by: adidasguy on March 16, 2012, 05:11:10 PM
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.
Title: Re: Change sprockets?
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 16, 2012, 07:07:58 PM
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.