I got a new tire (Bridgestone BT020 rear) and chain back in April while I was on my ride. Since then I've put about 7000 miles on the two. While on my recent trip, I noticed the chain was a bit loose. Like a doof, I didn't bring my socket so I could adjust it. By the time I found a dealer, I was getting some pretty bad chain lash. They adjusted it for me (15 bucks CDN and 2 hours wait time) and I was on my way.
By the time I got to Sturgis, I needed a new rear tire and the frigging chain was pretty much hosed. Very loose again and red oxide all over the wheel so the chain and tire lasted about the same time.
Sounds like I got a bad deal on a replacement chain back in VA (Coleman Powersports in Woodbridge).
I'm going to get a higher performace chain but it sure seems like I went through that chain pretty quickly. BTW, I got a Metzler Sportec rear tire from Sturgis BMW and was raped pretty badly on price ($300 total including a quart of oil). My own fault since I was really stuck and needed a replacement.
Riding style is mainly touring and enjoying the twisities when I get the chance. I do some flicking, especially when passing on two lane roads. No time to dawdle
So does that sound out of the ordinary? The stock chain lasted 18k miles or so. One interesting note, both chains bit the dust not long (coule of k miles) after I cleaned them with kerosene and used an o-ring friendly chain lube. I'm starting to get wary of cleaning and lubing
Carl
By the time I got to Sturgis, I needed a new rear tire and the frigging chain was pretty much hosed. Very loose again and red oxide all over the wheel so the chain and tire lasted about the same time.
Sounds like I got a bad deal on a replacement chain back in VA (Coleman Powersports in Woodbridge).
I'm going to get a higher performace chain but it sure seems like I went through that chain pretty quickly. BTW, I got a Metzler Sportec rear tire from Sturgis BMW and was raped pretty badly on price ($300 total including a quart of oil). My own fault since I was really stuck and needed a replacement.
Riding style is mainly touring and enjoying the twisities when I get the chance. I do some flicking, especially when passing on two lane roads. No time to dawdle
So does that sound out of the ordinary? The stock chain lasted 18k miles or so. One interesting note, both chains bit the dust not long (coule of k miles) after I cleaned them with kerosene and used an o-ring friendly chain lube. I'm starting to get wary of cleaning and lubing
Carl