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Post by Bozzy on Mar 13, 2018 20:37:26 GMT 1
bike done 10k not sure if to change chain picture below plenty of oil on it and chain don’t pull off sprocket . just opinions? no major tight spot
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Post by donkeychomp on Mar 13, 2018 21:54:54 GMT 1
What picture?  Alex |
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Post by JonW on Mar 13, 2018 23:00:08 GMT 1
Chain is pretty cheap, sprockets too. if in doubt swap em out.
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Post by copper99 on Mar 14, 2018 17:29:21 GMT 1
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Post by shaunyb63 on Mar 14, 2018 21:23:35 GMT 1
If in doubt always renew, small price to pay for piece of mind,and much cheaper than a broken crankcase.
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Post by cb250g5 on Mar 15, 2018 10:53:42 GMT 1
Built my bike 10 years ago. Changed tyres and chain & sprockets this winter, due to age rather than wear (note to self - ride more). Even though old chain looked fine & didn't pull off sprockets etc, the new kit is much smoother. Roadriders feel good compared to 10 year old BT45s as well.
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Post by Bozzy on Mar 27, 2018 1:13:05 GMT 1
Sorry no idea why picture did not work try again. Appreciate cant really tell from pictures I would say the chain done over 10k and never been replaced from 2012 when I got the bike which I expect been on for 1 couple of years. I expect top quality set knowing the bike. Where is best to buy M&P etc?  |
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Post by JonW on Mar 27, 2018 1:28:50 GMT 1
M&P do them as you say, so does Norbo, Yambits, ebay etc etc.
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Post by earthman on Mar 27, 2018 8:36:07 GMT 1
That were unlucky, how fast were you going when it broke? Hope you didn't come off?? To think how many riders ran bikes with old/poorly maintained chains back in the day, not just LC's, all the other popular bikes that us hard up youngsters had. I'm surprised that I didn't hear of a chain snapping more often. |
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Post by copper99 on Mar 27, 2018 15:48:48 GMT 1
I was very lucky , id rode it for a few miles , stopped and it went as I pulled away(normally!) at walking pace....still was enough to break the cases thou...
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Post by JonW on Mar 28, 2018 23:20:03 GMT 1
Many bikes now have the option to add an aftermarket case saver, I have one on my XT. just a simple flat piece of ally thats shapes around the chain and stops it taking out the cases. on the XT if it goes it also takes out the oil line connection to the dry sump, not at all ideal... and we think the RDs have it bad when it goes... Here is the XT one so you can see what it looks like:  |
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Post by earthman on Mar 29, 2018 8:26:35 GMT 1
Is there one that would fit on an LC?
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Post by Bozzy on Mar 29, 2018 21:32:58 GMT 1
this would be a really good product to buy and I think would be a good seller LC's PV's etc not sure how or if one could be made to fit....Norbo?  ? |
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