$100 for a ____ing chain?! Or: Chain 101 please.

[Planecrazy]

Re: Thread wakeup and question for Ian

If you have never done anything like this plan on taking a full day or even two days to get it done

...yet another reason for a shaftie! Wheel and drive assembly come off in a matter of minutes with no complaint, AND alignment when you get it back together is super easy with no concern that something will stretch as you ride.

Loved my 550L, but I sure don't miss all the chain maintainance! One more time for the next owner and I'm done!

Steve 8)

[bradleymaynar]

Re: Thread wakeup and question for Ian

If you have never done anything like this plan on taking a full day or even two days to get it done

...yet another reason for a shaftie! Wheel and drive assembly come off in a matter of minutes with no complaint, AND alignment when you get it back together is super easy with no concern that something will stretch as you ride.

Loved my 550L, but I sure don't miss all the chain maintainance! One more time for the next owner and I'm done!

Steve 8)

QUIET YOU!!!

Brad tt

[earlfor]

There is supposed to be a splined washer that french locks to the nut to insure the countershaft nut does not loosen or come off.

Earl

You can get hammer-type impacts at Harbor Freight Tools for around $6, and if you go with a clip master link, make sure you put the clip on so that it is being held on with the rotation of the chain. I had a clip come off my chain last summer because I installed it backwards! Now, mind you, this was on an 1100, but I think the precaution is warranted. Also, the front sprocket nut size is 32mm on the 1100, I'm sure yours is smaller, and you may want to see if you can find someone with an air impact to tighten it for you. Mine had the tendency to loosen up (after riding) when I would use the hammer impact to tighten it.

Brad tt

[Planecrazy]

Re: Thread wakeup and question for Ian

If you have never done anything like this plan on taking a full day or even two days to get it done

...yet another reason for a shaftie! Wheel and drive assembly come off in a matter of minutes with no complaint, AND alignment when you get it back together is super easy with no concern that something will stretch as you ride.

Loved my 550L, but I sure don't miss all the chain maintainance! One more time for the next owner and I'm done!

Steve 8)

QUIET YOU!!!

Brad tt

I can't help it if you failed to "choose wisely," Brad! I still like the Walmart hottie on your gas tank, though!

Steve 8)

[earlfor]

I get 20-25k miles out of a chain and sprocket set on my 1150 and I dont use chain lube. "O" ring chain sprayed with Boeshield T-9 corrosion block and rubber lubricant lightly aprox every 1000 miles. No build up, doesnt attract dirt and the chain looks like new all the time. I adjust my chain slightly about once every 5 to 8 K miles. I dont see the big deal about shaft drive. I probably spend less than 30 minutes on my chain driveline in 25K miles.

Earl

[Planecrazy]

I get 20-25k miles out of a chain and sprocket set on my 1150 and I dont use chain lube. "O" ring chain sprayed with Boeshield T-9 corrosion block and rubber lubricant lightly aprox every 1000 miles. No build up, doesnt attract dirt and the chain looks like new all the time. I adjust my chain slightly about one every 5 to 8 K miles. I dont see the big deal about shaft drive. I probably spend less than 30 minutes on my chain driveline in 25K miles.

Earl

Obviously I'm just giving them a good spirited "hard time," Earl, but I would go so far as to say you are the exception, not the rule when it comes to almost never touching your chain (to your credit ... you obviously get it right when you DO work on it)!

Steve 8)

[earlfor]

I think after so many years, I have acclimated to chains, their likes and dislikes. LOL all those gear and shaft thinghys scare me. LOL

Earl

Obviously I'm just giving them a good spirited "hard time," Earl, but I would go so far as to say you are the exception, not the rule when it comes to almost never touching your chain (to your credit ... you obviously get it right when you DO work on it)!

Steve 8)

[bradleymaynar]

There is supposed to be a splined washer that french locks to the nut to insure the countershaft nut does not loosen or come off.

Earl

It's never come off, (Thank God!) because of that washer, but there were a couple instances where the nut could be moved by hand. 8O

Brad tt

BTW, Steve, last time I washed the bike, he lost his sunny disposition. I need to get another one.

[Planecrazy]

BTW, Steve, last time I washed the bike, he lost his sunny disposition. I need to get another one.

Here ... have this one O

Steve 8)