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uneven drive chain wear
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Chain Wax works great on O-Ring chains too. I've used Chain Wax on my O-ring chain since installing it 13,000 miles ago and I've only had to adjust it about 1/16" so far. Just wipe off any excess after lubing. I lube it about every 400 - 500 miles. Ed
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The laser light goes all the way up the chain, for very accurate alignment. Might be a little pricey for some, but it's makes aligning the chain much easier than just going by the marks on the swingarm.
The wheel and chain in the pictures never look like that on my bikes, and I should have cleaned it all before taking the pictures way back when I did this. Sorry. :blush:
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- whats the big deal about harley, i prefer 4 cyls!!
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Not only is a good chain lube and service intervals necessary for long chain life, but chain alignment also reduces wear on the sprockets and chain as well. I bought one of these from my favorite on line tire store, and it works excellent on aligning the chain. PROFI LASER C.A.T.
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a cheap laser level does the same thing, but its a little trickier to do(thats what i use)
also, i tend to lube my chain everytime i stop for gas(about every 120-130 miles) and ill admit i occasionally miss one(if im in a hurry) but i make sur i lube it the very next chance i get.
ive went about 100 miles on this new chain so far, and i chcked the chain, oiled it up and thats all. it is holding up good so far!
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83 yammie xj750mk bobber
78 honda cx500 standard cafe
RECENT 81 honda goldwing(barn fresh with 15000 on the clock)
if you cant fix it with a hammer and duct tape, get a bigger hammer and more duct tape!!
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