Bad chain ?

[kennym4]

Cleaning my chain today, well over due. I noticed an o-ring hanging off of a link. Does this mean my chain is shot ? I've seen threads on here before of broken chains....OUCH !! Don't want that AT ALL !!

When getting a new chain will I need to take links off (need a chain break) ?


Thanks
Kenny

 

[Kaptain Kanji]

Yep, sounds like U gotta bad chain and WILL need a chain breaker.!! Also a chain pin
swager. Good investment.!!
Usually when I get a bad chain, I spank it.!!
When U get ur new chain installed, try going to the dry lube.
Lotta Bros are going to the "Dupont" spray teflon. Good stuff..!!

 

[twotonevert]

Yep, time for a new one.

 

[Wayneovich]

How many miles are on the chain? Is the chain lube that you have been using O-ring safe?

 

[Wayneovich]

Cleaning my chain today, well over due. I noticed an o-ring hanging off of a link. Does this mean my chain is shot ? I've seen threads on here before of broken chains....OUCH !! Don't want that AT ALL !!

When getting a new chain will I need to take links off (need a chain break) ?


Thanks
Kenny

Also most companies sell specific chains for bikes so you will prolly not need a breaker

 

[KvHotDog4]

I used a dremel and cut the chain then just put the new one on. I couldn't see giving 80 bucks for a chain breaker.

 

[kennym4]

How many miles are on the chain? Is the chain lube that you have been using O-ring safe?

Yes it is O-ring safe, and it has 12,000 miles on it.

 

[kennym4]

I used a dremel and cut the chain then just put the new one on. I couldn't see giving 80 bucks for a chain breaker.

The new chain was ready fit ? What kind & how much ?

 

[BIG GUY]

To be on the safe side I would go ahead and get a new chain. I would also go to the Dupont Teflon chain lube. I just recently started using it and I am loving it.

 

[kennym4]

Please tell me chains don't cost $256.00 lease:

 

[mikejmd]

Don't forget the sprockets.

 

[KvHotDog4]

Yeah chains are very high, I was lucky my cousin had just totaled a 2007 GSXR1000 the chain was the same and only had about 4,000 miles on it

 

[Morrison]

Don't forget the sprockets.

yes - warped sprockets can be a detrimental way to break your chain (but its free )

 

[outlawbusa]

Please tell me chains don't cost $256.00 lease:

Nah, they're actually only $99.......


+ $157 shipping/handling

 

[CCbusa05]

Yes it is O-ring safe, and it has 12,000 miles on it.

Would you mind sharing how often you cleaned and lubed that chain? IMHO, 12,000 miles is a bit early for a chain to go bad.

 

[busaville]

Nah, they're actually only $99.......


+ $157 shipping/handling

 

[kennym4]

Would you mind sharing how often you cleaned and lubed that chain? IMHO, 12,000 miles is a bit early for a chain to go bad.

Not too often at first (about every 500 miles), then about every 3 rides.

 

[Fastfrog007]

The new chain was ready fit ? What kind & how much ?

Pm a sponsor, you know that

 

[fiend]

PM Goldenchild for your chain. He was helpful when I decided to stretch mine.

 

[kennym4]

Not too often at first (about every 500 miles), then about every 3 rides.

That should say at first about every 1500 miles.