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03-08-2006, 05:29 PM
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| Fourth gear and illegal   Joined: Aug 2005
Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600
Location: Killeen, Texas
Posts: 745
  |  New chain? I went into the dealership today for an inspection, and the guy said I needed a new chain. I had never heard of having to replace the chain, can somebody fill me in on why I might need a new one? (or is he yanking my chain? (no pun intended) )
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03-08-2006, 10:09 PM
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| Mind not for rent   Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 566
| Wow. Read your manual much? Any chain in any machine needs to be replaced periodically, and often the sprockets with it. Your manual clearly states how to check for excessive wear in the chain and when to replace it. Basically, there are marks on the tension adjuster. If you're getting toward the futhest marks, you're probably due. The manual will direct you to measure between a specific number of links to determine wear. http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ead.php?t=7185 http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ead.php?t=6683 http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ad.php?t=10443 http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ead.php?t=8259 http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ead.php?t=6118
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03-09-2006, 01:45 AM
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| Muscle Biker   Joined: Jul 2004
Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003)
Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536)
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03-09-2006, 03:33 AM
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| U.B's LoveChild   Joined: Aug 2004
Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White)
Location: ALABAMA
Posts: 1,111
| Would think that chains & sprokets go hand in hand. Hey, I'm tryin' to make it to my 800th post!
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03-09-2006, 09:51 AM
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| Dastardly villain  Joined: Sep 2004
Bike: '01 Marauder VZ800, '08 M109R w/LE mods
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Posts: 1,611
| I had my chain replaced last fall. My chain was bad and some of the bearing races were severly worn. I did not get my sproket changed at the time.
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| Mind not for rent Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
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