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08-21-2008, 01:02 PM
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| Clunked into first gear  Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina
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|  replacement chain Just thinking about future maintenance, my bike has 8k miles on it. I don't know how long chains usually last, but I am curious what the best replacement would be, and how long till I should get a new chain. I keep seeing stuff on xring vs o ring chains... what are the differences?
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08-21-2008, 02:09 PM
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| Et cetera ad nauseum   Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,315
| There's a procedure spelled out in your manual regarding chain wear. You either have an indicator on the swingarm or you measure some number of links for "stretch". In my experience, chains show signs of impending failure before that point with excessive noise or by climbing the sprocket. Use the grade of chain that's listed in your manual's specifications section. Whether you go with O- or X-ring is up to your pocketbook. You should change both sprockets at that time, though a rear sprocket may last through two chains if budget is an issue.
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08-21-2008, 09:04 PM
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| Ditch Magnet  Joined: Feb 2008
Bike: '02 marauder vz800
Location: cedar rapids, IA
Posts: 155
 | most of the riders from the MIG forum have gotten about 20k -30k out of a chain and sprockets. All depends on how well you keep the chain tensioned and lubed (every 600mi lube)
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08-23-2008, 01:23 AM
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| Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008
Bike: '02 marauder vz800
Location: cedar rapids, IA
Posts: 155
| new word of advise to all marauder owners checking this. If you haven't already get the 16t front sprocket. Makes a WORLD of diff on the hiway. I just installed mine today put on 50miles and wow what was 50 (by engine vibration and noise) is now 75mph. and still lots of low end for get up and go.
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08-23-2008, 09:12 AM
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| Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2008
Bike: '02 marauder vz800
Location: cedar rapids, IA
Posts: 155
| Not really but haven't really gotten on it. there is gonna be some loss but so far i cannot tell. Still has the snap your head back when ya get on it. I will post new MPG next week once i get a chance to run a tank through.
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