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26 Feb 2007 05:56 #115501
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What are the indicators that a chain is nearing the end of its life?
After a ride yesterday i was going to lube my chain, and it had developed quite a bit of slack. I have neglected it some and i can't say for sure, but i assume it has been gradually getting more slack.
Do chains continue to stretch over their life or just at the beginning and end?
After a ride yesterday i was going to lube my chain, and it had developed quite a bit of slack. I have neglected it some and i can't say for sure, but i assume it has been gradually getting more slack.
Do chains continue to stretch over their life or just at the beginning and end?
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26 Feb 2007 06:58 #115510
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Replied by wireman on topic Chain Life
depends on what kind of chain it is,if you have access to a shop manual i think there is a section on the allowable chain stretch.remember to replace your sprockets if you change the chain otherwise the old sprockets will wear the new chain really fast;)
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26 Feb 2007 07:02 #115511
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1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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Replied by kzwolfsr on topic Chain Life
Its happening everytime you ride the bike Trey, from beginning to end. Nothing to worry about with a little slack, just keep adjusting chain tension and the lube and you will be good to go! As for the end of it's life it depends on when one of the rollers on the chain is somehow very stiff and has a stiff kink in it or when you go to a certain chain stretch that you decide adjustment will not work for it. Plus You measure the chain and I think check how much links are in a certain length and that will tell you chain stretch
1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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26 Feb 2007 08:27 #115529
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great! thanks for the info.
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26 Feb 2007 08:28 #115530
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77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
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what do the sprockets look like, that has always been the indicator of when to replace.
if the teeth are staring to get sharp and pointy, its time
if the teeth are staring to get sharp and pointy, its time
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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26 Feb 2007 09:06 #115540
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the rear sprocket looks ok, i haven't looked at the front.
Interestingly, my rear sprocket is some sort of plastic, no holes in in just a solid piece. It has the words "nu tuff" on it.
Interestingly, my rear sprocket is some sort of plastic, no holes in in just a solid piece. It has the words "nu tuff" on it.
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26 Feb 2007 14:11 - 21 Feb 2013 21:26 #115613
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26 Feb 2007 14:13 #115614
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77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
Replied by BSKZ650 on topic Chain Life
just dawned on me, you might get more responses by posting this in the chassis section, maybe a moderator will move it??
I dont know anything anout the plastic sprockets, there has been some talk on the site in the past
I dont know anything anout the plastic sprockets, there has been some talk on the site in the past
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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03 Mar 2007 22:24 #117180
by MDawnz1
1974 Z1a, still 903
Replied by MDawnz1 on topic Chain Life
Hay !
That rear sprocket is something like 20 years old !!
They dont wear out ........
They BLOW UP !
A VERY BAD thing on any Z bike .
I know .
Its time for a chain and sprocket set.
No Kidding
That rear sprocket is something like 20 years old !!
They dont wear out ........
They BLOW UP !
A VERY BAD thing on any Z bike .
I know .
Its time for a chain and sprocket set.
No Kidding
1974 Z1a, still 903
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