How long should a chain last?

Amber Lamps · 07-09-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

My chain on the Zuk lasted me all 5 years I had it. Plus I have no idea how long it was on there to begin with. Proper maintenence FTW.

That and ultra low mileage...

marko138 · 07-09-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

That and ultra low mileage...

You're so funny.

HokieDNA01 · 07-09-2009, 10:26 AM

On my 250 the chain lasted about 20,000 miles. It was easy to tell it needed to be changed. When it was up on the center stand, I would check the play in the chain then spin the rear tire a little then check again. It was loose at some spots and tight at others. Knew it had to go.

KSGregman · 07-09-2009, 12:13 PM

I was fastidious about cleaning and lubing the chain on my 04 GSX-R750....didn't replace the chain or the sprockets in the 3 years I owned that bike as there were no obvious signs of wear.

The M109-R has shaft drive...and to be honest, I'm in no real hurry to ever go back to chain drive.

RACER X · 07-09-2009, 12:18 PM

21k MILES outta my OE sprockets, 2nd set about that long too, on 3rd set right now.

Inferno · 07-13-2009, 12:44 AM

OE chains will last a long time, many miles if taken care of. They are really heavy duty...where as after market chains are lighter and might not be as "durable"

Check for "Play" in your chain, and if it is past the adjustment span in your rear swingarm...change it out.

Particle Man · 07-13-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno

OE chains will last a long time, many miles if taken care of. They are really heavy duty...where as after market chains are lighter and might not be as "durable"

Check for "Play" in your chain, and if it is past the adjustment span in your rear swingarm...change it out.

by the way, welcome

Particle Man · 07-13-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

I was fastidious about cleaning and lubing the chain on my 04 GSX-R750....didn't replace the chain or the sprockets in the 3 years I owned that bike as there were no obvious signs of wear.

The M109-R has shaft drive...and to be honest, I'm in no real hurry to ever go back to chain drive.

one day I will own a shaft drive motorcycle just for that reason. I'll still have my chain driven bike but I wouldn't mind the ability to ride in the rain without having to come home and clean the stupid chain.

07-09-2009, 10:26 AM	#3
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	On my 250 the chain lasted about 20,000 miles. It was easy to tell it needed to be changed. When it was up on the center stand, I would check the play in the chain then spin the rear tire a little then check again. It was loose at some spots and tight at others. Knew it had to go. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

07-09-2009, 12:13 PM	#4
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	I was fastidious about cleaning and lubing the chain on my 04 GSX-R750....didn't replace the chain or the sprockets in the 3 years I owned that bike as there were no obvious signs of wear. The M109-R has shaft drive...and to be honest, I'm in no real hurry to ever go back to chain drive. Last edited by KSGregman; 07-09-2009 at 12:20 PM..

07-09-2009, 12:18 PM	#5
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	21k MILES outta my OE sprockets, 2nd set about that long too, on 3rd set right now. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

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07-13-2009, 12:44 AM	#6
Inferno Canyon Carver Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah, Ga Moto: 08 R6 Posts: 309	OE chains will last a long time, many miles if taken care of. They are really heavy duty...where as after market chains are lighter and might not be as "durable" Check for "Play" in your chain, and if it is past the adjustment span in your rear swingarm...change it out.