nickm Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 I have done 22000 miles on my Fazer 600 and it's still got the original chain. I have a scottoiler ( dual injector ) fitted. Still cannot see any wear in the chain but should I change it due to the mileage or keep going until it fails.
Moderator drewpy Posted June 24, 2011 Moderator Posted June 24, 2011 in my yam manual for xs400, it says pull chain out (half way round on the rear sprocket) If it lifts more than 1/2 chain link ,its worn!
neversaydie Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 I have done 22000 miles on my Fazer 600 and it's still got the original chain. I have a scottoiler ( dual injector ) fitted. Still cannot see any wear in the chain but should I change it due to the mileage or keep going until it fails. I wouldnt advise running until failure, since failure will happen when you moving and could be doing 70. Also big risk of injury and serious damage to the machine. Theres no hard and fast rule and chain wear is difficult to spot unless youve got the chain off. Take it off, lay it flay on something clean, push all of the play inwards (like a concertina)but dont let it bunch up. Measure the length of the chain, then pull the chain play all outwards, and measure the length again. If its more than one fullpitch difference in length, consider changing. This is only a rule of thumb, and depends upon the overall length f the chain, but folk are sometimes shocked at just how much their chain is stretched.
nickm Posted June 25, 2011 Author Posted June 25, 2011 Tried to adjust the chain but one adjuster is seized!.Took the bike to a garage t see if they could do it for me. I'll have to book it in as they would need the bike for half a day. According to the mechanic the bolt could shear and then he would have to remove the swing arm to get it drilled. £50 approx cost if the bolt shears off. He thinks the chain is fine even after all those miles. Book it in for Friday as I finish work at lunch time.
nickm Posted July 1, 2011 Author Posted July 1, 2011 Got it done...took him just over an hour. He had to get it red hot...charged me £35 which I thought was reasonable.
neversaydie Posted July 1, 2011 Posted July 1, 2011 Got it done...took him just over an hour. He had to get it red hot...charged me £35 which I thought was reasonable. Be sure to prevent this again, grease up threads etc
nickm Posted July 2, 2011 Author Posted July 2, 2011 Be sure to prevent this again, grease up threads etc I've now learnt my lesson!
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