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Posted: 23:29 - 25 Sep 2018 Post subject: Re: Honda CB900 chain issues |
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MisterPrice1000 wrote: |
I regularly tightened / lubed the chain during the 1800 mile (ish) trip and seemed to have no issues |
A decent (= made in Japan) chain should not need any adjustment
in just 1800 miles. The DID 530 chain on my ZZR11 has
17,000 miles on it. I expect to get another few thousand out
of it. It needs only very small adjustment every 8,000 miles or so.
Quote: | Ive just gotten around 3500 miles |
What kind of chain is it? I have seen very poor performance
and short lifespan from JT branded chains. IMO, it is best
to spend the few quid extra for a Japanese made chain.
Quote: | This is the same kit i have used on the bike the year before and that lasted around 5000 miles but with no real adjustment or oiling on that occasion (partly because i forgot to take my tools to spain and partly because I am an idiot) |
Even 5,000 miles is a very short life for a sealed chain,
unless you did most of that mileage with the front
wheel off the ground?
Quote: | Has similar happened to anyone else? |
Yes. My mate fitted JT X-ring chain and sprockets to his
GSX650F. As he was doing a lot of mileage at the time,
they only lasted a few months and just 7,000-8,000km
(around 5,000 miles). The chain needed frequent adjustment
throughout it's short life. It was lubricated regularly and never
over-tightened.
Quote: | Is it safe to fit JUST a new chain, the sprockets dont appear worn or hooked over and seem in good order. |
If the sprockets are absolutely perfect, there is no point in changing
them. In my experience, a knackered chain means that there
will be some wear/damage on the sprockets, so you are better
off replacing them. Sprockets are relatively cheap, particularly
when they are part of a C&S kit.
Quote: | Lastly, i fitted a 530 x 114 chain. IM guessing this means 530 pitch and 114 links? if this is the case im tempted to buy a 530 110 so its a bit shorter and i get more life out of it? |
Don't run a badly worn chain. Check the length of 20 links. If it
exceeds the original length by more than around 1%, you should
replace it before it breaks. A brand new 530 chain will be around 318mm
for 20 links. The service limit is around 321mm. For reference,
my 17,000 mile DID measures just over 319mm for 20 links.
I fitted a new DID 530 VX X-ring chain and matching JT sprockets
to my Bandit 650 just over a year ago. It has only done 7,000km
since then. It has not needed any adjustment since it was fitted
and is still in as-new condition.
Please let us know what kind of chains you use and where
you buy them. ____________________ Bandit 650SA, ZZ-R1100
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Posted: 18:44 - 26 Sep 2018 Post subject: |
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The chain being over tightened is about the only possible explanation assuming the chain is made of low quality cheese.
If your scottoiler is only giving a drop every few miles then you need to turn it up. You can tell when it's lubing the chain enough as there'll be a patch of oil left wherever you park. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 5 years, 191 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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