Aftermarket Levers...Which are the best?

tached1000rr · 04-26-2009, 11:11 AM

I would agree about trying to lube your clutch cable. How many miles on your chain and sprocket?

zippychickie636 · 04-26-2009, 12:31 PM

thanks for the advice guys. There's deffinatly alot of miles on the chain and sprockets I mean I got the bike at 13,000 miles in oct. and I don't know if/when the previous owner chained them last, and now the bikes at 16700...so I know I'm pushin it. I'm very cautious though with the whole thing so it's not like I'm not gonna replace it. I was just curious about whether the noise was related or not but from the looks of things it sure is. thanks again

tached1000rr · 04-26-2009, 12:33 PM

Yep I'd go ahead and do the chain and sprockets it will provide piece of mind and like you said you don't know what type of maintenance (if any) the previous owner provided.

tached1000rr · 04-26-2009, 12:35 PM

Some of the guys/gals on the board here in your area may be able to help out with the install to save your some $$$$.

zippychickie636 · 04-26-2009, 12:45 PM

yea I really need to learn how to do some of this maitenance myself. It's so expensive to have it done. I have a couple people around here always offering to help me do some stuff to my bike and just let them know but every time it comes down to getting it done they dissappear...boo. lol

Phenix_Rider · 04-26-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by zippychickie636

yea I really need to learn how to do some of this maitenance myself. It's so expensive to have it done. I have a couple people around here always offering to help me do some stuff to my bike and just let them know but every time it comes down to getting it done they dissappear...boo. lol

Motorcycle maintenance isn't hard. For most of it, you just need some basic tools and race stands. There are a few specialized tools though- link a chain breaker/press/riveter. You can always ride down here with the parts, and I'll loan the tools and expertise.

How often do you clean/lube that chain? It probably is due for replacement, but frequent cleaning/lubing helps them last longer. The clanking is chain links binding and not flowing smoothly. They do it when the pins wear, and the internal lubrication has dried up. Look close, and you'll probably notice a dry reddish stain on the inside of the side plates on certain links.

Riceaholic · 04-26-2009, 05:49 PM

I have CRG shorty's but if you are having trouble pulling in stock levers I would stick with full size.

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04-26-2009, 11:11 AM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I would agree about trying to lube your clutch cable. How many miles on your chain and sprocket?

04-26-2009, 12:31 PM	#2
zippychickie636 Street Stunter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Moto: 2005 zx6r (636) Posts: 80	thanks for the advice guys. There's deffinatly alot of miles on the chain and sprockets I mean I got the bike at 13,000 miles in oct. and I don't know if/when the previous owner chained them last, and now the bikes at 16700...so I know I'm pushin it. I'm very cautious though with the whole thing so it's not like I'm not gonna replace it. I was just curious about whether the noise was related or not but from the looks of things it sure is. thanks again

04-26-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Yep I'd go ahead and do the chain and sprockets it will provide piece of mind and like you said you don't know what type of maintenance (if any) the previous owner provided.

04-26-2009, 12:35 PM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Some of the guys/gals on the board here in your area may be able to help out with the install to save your some $$$$.

04-26-2009, 12:45 PM	#5
zippychickie636 Street Stunter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Moto: 2005 zx6r (636) Posts: 80	yea I really need to learn how to do some of this maitenance myself. It's so expensive to have it done. I have a couple people around here always offering to help me do some stuff to my bike and just let them know but every time it comes down to getting it done they dissappear...boo. lol

04-26-2009, 05:49 PM	#7
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	I have CRG shorty's but if you are having trouble pulling in stock levers I would stick with full size.