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Offline florence

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Chain and Sprockets
« on: May 30, 2011, 11:29:51 AM »
Can anyone recommend a good supplier for a new chain and sprocket kit?

I tried Dave Silver website, they don't seem to do them, and M&P want nearly
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2011, 12:23:22 PM »

I bought a chain for my 550K3 at the recent Stafford Show from an outfit called Sprockets Unlimited.
They call themselves "Motorcycle Chain Specialists.......since1984 (also known as 'The Chain Gang')
Their base is in Evesham Worcs. and their email address is:-  astrosprox@btinternet.com
Website : www.sprocketsunlimited.com

I found them very helpful and they were doing very brisk business at the show.   Might be worth a try.

Dave
                         
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2011, 05:48:54 PM »
DS does do them but as seperate items, look under pattern parts
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2011, 06:59:41 PM »
Thanks chaps.

Is it ever possible to get away with just a new chain if the sprockets look good or is that a false economy?

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Re: Chain and Sprockets
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2011, 09:48:58 PM »
On my 500 I always managed two chains per one set of sprockets. No problem.
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Offline matthewmosse

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Re: Chain and Sprockets
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2011, 10:39:31 PM »
On chainsaws they say to run 2 - 3 cains to every set of bar / chain / sprockett, changing the combination over periodically so wear is even accross the whole set. that it would seem is the best way to get the most wear out of a chain and sprockett set for really heavy use.
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2011, 08:59:13 PM »
If the old chain is really nackered then it usually wears the pitch of the sprockets so a new one will not fit correctly. If the pitch is normal then ok to fit a new chain.

Oh and in my opinion then "KAL-Gaurd" black chainlube is probably the best in the world!!! honestly I'm mad on this stuff as it makes chains last for ages, just put it on when you get home from a ride so it dries and nearly all of it stays on the chain but mostly it just seems to halt any major wear so well worth it.
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 10:27:36 PM »
Florence you could also try. www.wemoto.com

used them loads of times great outfit  ;) cheers Mick.
« Last Edit: May 31, 2011, 10:29:36 PM by mick »
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2011, 09:03:49 AM »
As far as lubrication is concerned, I use a scottoiler and cannot recommend it highly enough.  Absolutely brilliant, the only thing is I have to remember to top up the reservoir every few months.
« Last Edit: June 01, 2011, 09:46:08 AM by florence »
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