OriginalRocket
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Hello.
Felt like posting an update to the general masses. I have a 2012 NC700X DCT. I just rolled past 13,000 on the odo. I've had the original chain and sprockets since new.
Noticed today when I got to work some of the links are no longer laying flat in a row. Kinks as I think they are called. They still move when pressed, and roll over the sprockets. But I believe this is a sign I'll need a new chain soon. could be why my MPG has gone down slightly, or the switch to winter fuel.
I've read before that the OEM chain is pretty much junk compared to what is available aftermarket. I'll be going with an X ring chain from DID. Unless anyone else has an suggestions. Price does not mater.
Still debating if I change the sprockets. They look new. I use DuPont Chain Saver every 500 miles.
***BUT*** I'll be taking the rims off this winter as I still have the OEM tires that are about 2/32nds away from the wear bars both front and back. And replacing with new tires. In other words. I'll have half the work done already maybe I should just change the sprockets too. And front brake pad replacement is badly needed (at the wear indicator now) Only a couple weeks left of riding season for me.
Hoping my next tire goes 20,000 miles if these oems can go 14,000. I'll need a chain to last that long or longer.
Cheers,
Brian
Felt like posting an update to the general masses. I have a 2012 NC700X DCT. I just rolled past 13,000 on the odo. I've had the original chain and sprockets since new.
Noticed today when I got to work some of the links are no longer laying flat in a row. Kinks as I think they are called. They still move when pressed, and roll over the sprockets. But I believe this is a sign I'll need a new chain soon. could be why my MPG has gone down slightly, or the switch to winter fuel.
I've read before that the OEM chain is pretty much junk compared to what is available aftermarket. I'll be going with an X ring chain from DID. Unless anyone else has an suggestions. Price does not mater.
Still debating if I change the sprockets. They look new. I use DuPont Chain Saver every 500 miles.
***BUT*** I'll be taking the rims off this winter as I still have the OEM tires that are about 2/32nds away from the wear bars both front and back. And replacing with new tires. In other words. I'll have half the work done already maybe I should just change the sprockets too. And front brake pad replacement is badly needed (at the wear indicator now) Only a couple weeks left of riding season for me.
Hoping my next tire goes 20,000 miles if these oems can go 14,000. I'll need a chain to last that long or longer.
Cheers,
Brian