gasgasssser Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Is it normal for the chain to wear out before the sprockets??.I`ve recently taken a link out of my chain `cos i couldnt take the slack out with the snail cams.While i was messing with it,i noticed that the rollers on the chain are sitting on the foward flank.Looks worn.What do you think. PS the sprokets are fine. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Steve, personally if i had a chain so stretched you had to take a link out I would bin it mate to be sure. A busted chain half way up a big climb or step will cause alot more damage to you and the bike than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ask greeves Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Betarev3 is absolutley correct, carry on using the chain will wear the sprockets out prematurley, the sprockets will end up being pointed, the stretched/worn out chain will cause this, as it doesn't mesh correctly with the sprockets. I reckon you probably should get 3 chains to one set of sprockets, if you change the chains early enough, side ways play should tell you when a chain is worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellonmelug Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 So which is the best make of chain ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasssser Posted October 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thanks lads for the info.I`l get a new chain ASAP. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hop blip and a jump Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 don't buy the cheap iris one they don't last very long. Mine lasted 2 trials on a scorpa sy 250! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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