Quote from: codajastal on July 16, 2013, 04:13:45 AM

Quote from: system32 on July 16, 2013, 04:11:45 AM
does anyone have painted they'r chain? what do you think of it?

Do not paint your chain
You can buy chains in different colours.

what is problem if i paint its surface carefully

The paint will destroy all the o-rings.  It will also cause binding in the links which will wear out the chain and sprockets extra quickly.  If you want a colored chain you need to purchase a colored chain.

PLEASE give me advice.
i got EK chain witch clip on master link.  i have broke clip on while installing. may i done it same as rivet?

Most chains come with a master link, but you can also order master links separately.  (See [THIS CATALOG PAGE] for an assortment of EK master links.)

You can use either style master link on your chain.  Or, since you have an EK chain, see if they have a compatible screw-type link for the chain series you have.  (SRX, SRO, RXO, etc)

Also, I guess it's too late now for the first link below to be completely useful, but it might still contain some good info for you.  If you decide to try again with a clip-style link, the second link below might provide an additional tip.  (Both links lead to posts in the old Cant figure out how to remove old chain. HElP? thread.)

• http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=11925.msg100101#msg100101
• http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=11925.msg100296#msg100296

Hey sorry quick question since everyone is on this topic. After how long or when do bikes need the chains to be changed? Thank you

 

Quote from: zer028 on July 24, 2013, 08:21:52 PM
Hey sorry quick question since everyone is on this topic. After how long or when do bikes need the chains to be changed? Thank you

variables : type of chain... maintenance protocol of user ... conditions ridden in .. adjustment of chain .. how you ride .. how much you ride .. 

best bet is to buy a good one.... maintain it well ... adjust it when needed .. make note of how it performs and moves/feels while riding and  while cleaning/lubing .. keep an eye on your sprockets also cos bad/worn sprockets can play merry hell with your chain too ... 

theres likely to be a lot of comparisons around here.. but i have had a old dirtbike in the past .. put a new chain (a 'good' EK) on .. normal open type - no orings ... didnt look after it much and got about 50 hours/under 1000km (of bush and farm riding) from it?... it was in real bad shape ...
currently the OEM chain is on my GS500 .. with almost 18000 kms on... i am the 3rd owner ... (i dont know how well the other owners looked after it) .. i have been cleaning and lubing it 'reasonably' well .. its overdue for a change/replace (as are the sprockets) .. but it gives me no real faults now so long as i keep it clean and lubed...

your chain life depends on you ! 

Oh wow, did not know there was so much in the chains. Seems like i have a lot of reading to do. the bike is only at 5,300miles. Hope i wont have to worry about it for awhile. Thanks for letting me know.

I try to clean and lube my chain every 1000k's just like the manual advises. I normally spend a good hour with it. Give it all a good scrub and every 2nd time or so ill take the sprocket cover off and clean out in there, always gets some stones in there

Oh dang! every 1000miles? Would taking care of the chain as you advise help with shifting into gear smoother? When I put it into first gear at a stop. Its always loud and you can feel the bike shaking a lot. Also does this site have a DIY page? I couldnt find it. Everything is so new to me. Thank you

Check the wiki page. Pretty much every DIYer you'd want.

Quote from: zer028 on July 24, 2013, 08:21:52 PM
Hey sorry quick question since everyone is on this topic. After how long or when do bikes need the chains to be changed? Thank you

My GS500 chains have gone 14,100 to 22.500 miles.  Here's the complete record for my approx. 175,000 miles on 2 GS500s:

http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/500/GSbrakechainlog.jpg

I change chains when they get kinky, when the free play varies around the chain due to the kinks.  Never have worn out a chain until there was no more adjustment available.  Riding year around here in N E Ohio I splash thru a lot of salt water so a bad winter hastens replacement.  I have never replaced a rear sprocket but do change the front sprocket every 2nd chain or as required.

I have never ever cleaned a chain in 350,000 miles of chain drive bike riding.  Lubing a change by a mileage schedule is senseless, you can lube it and have all the lube gone in 15 minutes of riding in the rain.  I lube when the links get shiny, chain lubing is for the benefit of the sprockets if you use a good o-ring or x-ring chain, the chain lube is sraled in until the seals wear out and the chain gets kinky.

Quote from: zer028 on July 25, 2013, 05:49:53 AMOh dang! every 1000miles?

Actually, that's every 1,000 kilometers ... or about 600 miles.  Like gsJack hinted, you should probably treat that as a maximum guideline ... and lube your chain more often if it needs it.