So since I am looking into replacing the front sprocket and chain (red), I decided to take a closer look at how much chain free play is set from the factory, 1.77-2.17 inches of play!! I feel like if I leave it that loose, I hear to much chain slap. So personally, I set my free play on my factory chain to about 1-1.25. Does anyone have any info about what they set there's to or should I set it back?
Front Sprocket and Chain
- Thread starter Kayo7
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Spec are 45-55mm, better loose than tight! I tough it was a bit on the loose side too but ah well, that's Yamaha specs. 40K miles and no issue... I won't reinvent the wheel.
Call Tyler at SoloMotoParts.com - Motorcycle Parts, Accessories and Gear He's a member here and give us some good deals. They have a nice light weight 46T rear sprocket (should change them all to match the wear pattern, premature wear thing...)
I've been told 1.3 - 1.77 inches. It's about where I have mine.
I just started using Maxima Clear Spray Lube and it works pretty damn nice. Going to test it out more this weekend.
I think when I had the 6R I always had it right at 2". Never an issue.I got the spec right out of the owners manual, just like Martin says, 45-55 mm (1.77"-2.17") And I did make sure in was on the side stand and go up and down
Aluminum = 10K if you are stock, 5-6K for me... I choose steel.
bloodypulp
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Let us know, cause the suzuki s-moly i use is a freakin mess.
I use Dupont Teflon lube. No mess, goes on wet and dries almost like a wax. Used it on all my bikes.
Tatty uses something else I cannot remember what he said, but his chain always looks really nice.
+1 on the DuPont Teflon. I'm on my second cans and love it, especially over my previous blue label.
And kayo, since you've mentioned about heading to the track this year, they want you to have it set near the loose side of the recommended range. Remember as the suspension travels under acceleration, the slack will lessen.
And kayo, since you've mentioned about heading to the track this year, they want you to have it set near the loose side of the recommended range. Remember as the suspension travels under acceleration, the slack will lessen.
gave up on the dupont... always had surface rust issues... switched to pj black label... no problems since...
I think if they added a tint to the dupont it would be easier to tell how much is there, but being clear, could never tell. I'd spray it every couple hundred miles and still, if I let it sit for a couple of days, surface rust.... been using the black label for about a year now... tried it on a sale from a local store, little more expensive, but doesn't take as much to cover the chain.
oh, and there are some alternatives to just steel or aluminum... supersprox have steel teeth with an aluminum center... adds color and lightens the weight, but expensive...
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I use the Maxima Chain wax. Very low mess. Plus it is tinted yellow, so always can tell when it needs done.
I use Motul and love it.
Motul Factory Chain Lube from SportbikeTrackGear.com
Its all i've used so far.My chains chrome looking after cleaning, before oiling.It sprays on white kind of like foam or fix a flat, then dries.
I don't think it would be messy at all using stands.I overspray on my wheel, But it doesn't seem to fling off of the chain.
It lasts a long time as well.I neglected my chain pretty bad over the winter, I think I cleaned it twice in one oil change.I'm going to ride as much as I can on my original chain this summer to.
Motul Factory Chain Lube from SportbikeTrackGear.com
Its all i've used so far.My chains chrome looking after cleaning, before oiling.It sprays on white kind of like foam or fix a flat, then dries.
I don't think it would be messy at all using stands.I overspray on my wheel, But it doesn't seem to fling off of the chain.
It lasts a long time as well.I neglected my chain pretty bad over the winter, I think I cleaned it twice in one oil change.I'm going to ride as much as I can on my original chain this summer to.
1. Change both front and rear sprockets at the same time. They say to do all three (chain, front and rear sprockets) at the same time. But I've been able to get 2 chains out of a set of sprockets without issues.
2. I've kept my chains at 1.5"-1.75" slack and it's the perfect range.
3. Driven makes lightened steel sprockets that save weight, look great, but still last as long as regular steel.
4. PJ1 Blue Label. Only chain lube I've ever found (and I've tried most of them out there) that never will fling off. I use Maxima Chain Clean to clean the chain every 600 miles and re lube with the PJ1 Blue Label.
2. I've kept my chains at 1.5"-1.75" slack and it's the perfect range.
3. Driven makes lightened steel sprockets that save weight, look great, but still last as long as regular steel.
4. PJ1 Blue Label. Only chain lube I've ever found (and I've tried most of them out there) that never will fling off. I use Maxima Chain Clean to clean the chain every 600 miles and re lube with the PJ1 Blue Label.
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