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I am planning to purchase a new chain and sprockets as I am getting close to the replace marks on the swingarm. I believe it is the stock chain as I see no aftermarket master link. I'm coming on to 20k miles so it seems like I have gotten a lot of life relative to most users without an auto oiler.
I tried to read a number of threads and just wanted others to review where I am at to see if I am missing anything. This will be my first chain replacement so the standard over analysis is in play . While I have the bike apart I was planning on lubing the swing arm and checking the rear wheel bearing.
Sprocket Center seemed to have a good layout with fair pricing. I have signed up for their newsletter. Do they ever send out discount codes?
DID Chain 520 VX2 Pro-Street X'ring Chain - GOLD or NATURAL (choose length) I have selected the natrual color of the VX2 chain. Seem like it has a good price relative to the tread wear index when comparing other chains. I have a manual so was planning on the 114 link model.
DID Chain 520 VX2 Master Link - RIVET TYPE (Gold or Natural) Was going to go with the hollow tipped, rivet sytle master link. Adding in a spare gold link in case I pooch the first one. Wanted the gold link just for ease of finding the link and being able to have a visual reference point when rotating the chain.
JT Sprockets (#JTF1373) 520 Pitch Chromoly-Steel Front Sprocket and JT Sprockets (#JTR1303) 520 Pitch Steel Rear Sprocket Have selected the JT sprockets. Seems like the idea of a good chain with some basic steel sprockets is the best value. I figure if I have it apart might as well replace everything. If I compare wear to the new ones I may hold the old ones for reuse. The rear sprocket is supposed to be black which may help hide the chain lube mess.
I have purchased a basic chain tool from the local automotive store. My plan is just to cut the chain off with a grinder. Hope this will make the tool last longer if I only use it for attaching the master link.
Anyone have input, advice or recommendations on the verbose plan so far?
I tried to read a number of threads and just wanted others to review where I am at to see if I am missing anything. This will be my first chain replacement so the standard over analysis is in play . While I have the bike apart I was planning on lubing the swing arm and checking the rear wheel bearing.
Sprocket Center seemed to have a good layout with fair pricing. I have signed up for their newsletter. Do they ever send out discount codes?
DID Chain 520 VX2 Pro-Street X'ring Chain - GOLD or NATURAL (choose length) I have selected the natrual color of the VX2 chain. Seem like it has a good price relative to the tread wear index when comparing other chains. I have a manual so was planning on the 114 link model.
DID Chain 520 VX2 Master Link - RIVET TYPE (Gold or Natural) Was going to go with the hollow tipped, rivet sytle master link. Adding in a spare gold link in case I pooch the first one. Wanted the gold link just for ease of finding the link and being able to have a visual reference point when rotating the chain.
JT Sprockets (#JTF1373) 520 Pitch Chromoly-Steel Front Sprocket and JT Sprockets (#JTR1303) 520 Pitch Steel Rear Sprocket Have selected the JT sprockets. Seems like the idea of a good chain with some basic steel sprockets is the best value. I figure if I have it apart might as well replace everything. If I compare wear to the new ones I may hold the old ones for reuse. The rear sprocket is supposed to be black which may help hide the chain lube mess.
I have purchased a basic chain tool from the local automotive store. My plan is just to cut the chain off with a grinder. Hope this will make the tool last longer if I only use it for attaching the master link.
Anyone have input, advice or recommendations on the verbose plan so far?