Help a Mang with his Chain

[Sean]

Wow... I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue. I actually saw Jay's [Slo's] screen name, but was reading your comment.

me ---> <--- me

Just busting your chops, Barn But still, who would ever want to be compared to that Jay guy? He's a few cards shy of a full deck, if you know what I mean? And he's so sloooooooooooooow.



And to actually be relevant to the topic, I don't think my chain has ever been changed. 20,000 miles and good maintenance. Then again, I don't race and only put on 6-7k a year. Maybe that's a big difference? I like kerosene, smells funny and works good.

[BadAssR1]

You mean bikes are being ridden other ways than hard? thats weird.. Yes I ride my bike balls out 98% of the time, weather its on one tire or twinin some canyons or riding to cali a 520 dont last that long.... And chains are so cheap Id rather spend the 5 mins replacing it than the hour or so people spend cleaning them.. I can make more in a hour working that its worth spending cleanin a chain. I change the sprockets every year also. Got lots of old shiet if anyone wants it lol..

Dude, if you're killing a chain every year then you're doing some REALLY hard riding or you've got that thing geared really rough. All stock here & I'm not close to replacing the chain, despite having the bike 2 years now

[Devaclis]

Takes more than 5 minutes to change a chain.

520's do not wear out that fast.

You change your chain and sprocket at the same time (everyone knows that)

Put your balls back in when you ride. It is rude to have them out.

[Bueller]

This is awesome

[GixxerCarrie]

Kerosene is how Jim Wilson (Ugly Dog Racing) taught this newb to clean her chain. (actually he did it for me) he!he!. LOL.

But I now have my own as I got lectured about needing to keep it clean.

I got my T-Rex stands on E-bay for a steal.

Right Jimmy!

[MetaLord 9]

You mean bikes are being ridden other ways than hard? thats weird.. Yes I ride my bike balls out 98% of the time, weather its on one tire or twinin some canyons or riding to cali a 520 dont last that long.... And chains are so cheap Id rather spend the 5 mins replacing it than the hour or so people spend cleaning them.. I can make more in a hour working that its worth spending cleanin a chain. I change the sprockets every year also. Got lots of old shiet if anyone wants it lol..

Aside from EXTREME stunting and EXTREME canyons and EXTREME cali trips do you do any EXTREME commuting? Because that's usually how a bike gets ridden ways other than hard.

If you adjust & maintain them properly, I know plenty of folks that have had a 520 last quite awhile. Even some racers don't burn through chains that fast. I mean if you can afford it & you wanna spend the time then your ride is your ride and you're welcome to maintain it however ya want mang!

[Sully]

I am an EXTREME Poser.. and not so extreme squid.. I'm skurrrrrred.

[BadAssR1]

Takes more than 5 minutes to change a chain.

520's do not wear out that fast.

You change your chain and sprocket at the same time (everyone knows that)

Put your balls back in when you ride. It is rude to have them out.

Ill make you a 1000 dollar bet I have it done in 5 mins.. And sorry to break your heart there smoked that fast. And I DO NOT CHANGE SPROCKETS AT THE SAME TIME... But you should teach me something since I have NO IDEA what I am talking about lmao..

[SaShWhO]

And I DO NOT CHANGE SPROCKETS AT THE SAME TIME... But you should teach me something since I have NO IDEA what I am talking about lmao..[/quote]


that's probably why you're going through chains that fast.
there--now I tought you something

[MetaLord 9]

Yes I ride my bike balls out 98% of the time

Put your balls back in when you ride. It is rude to have them out.

My balls are so big, I had to cut one loose.

[Gainer]

I have NO IDEA what I am talking about lmao..

I am starting to agree with you.

[BadAssR1]

SO please explain to me how you think my sprocket has anything to do to how my chain wears out? And Please tell me how you have any idea what parts I use and why sprockets have no matter to my chain.. Your all really smart here on the internet.

[Gainer]

SO please explain to me how you think my sprocket has anything to do to how my chain wears out? And Please tell me how you have any idea what parts I use and why sprockets have no matter to my chain.. Your all really smart here on the internet.

If you put a new chain on old sprockets the chain will wear faster than if you replaced the sprockets with the chain. It is a simple mechanical fact. Old worn out metal surfaces (worn sprockets) will cause premature wear to new metal surfaces (new chain) when they make contact. This is why it is always recommended that you replace both the sprockets and the chain at the same time so they can wear together.

[willb003]

HAHAHA This thread is awesome!

[SumoWeezle]

wow, just wow...

[BadAssR1]

Lol Ill let you think what you want.. But I have done it both ways makes no matter. I dont care what you read. And Dont forget I dont run STEEL sprockets either.. Im not going to argue with you when I have been building riding bikes for over 15 years. I have yet to see a chain last a NOTICEable amount longer from replacing both. So tell me how and why I am replacing my WORN out chains. Since someone know SOOO much.. What is wearing out on my chain?

[BadAssR1]

Im not going to Argue Ur opinion to my self proven opinion no more.. I posted the dude helpful cleaning link and he can do as he feels fit with his setup.. As for me Im replacing as I do now.

[FZRguy]

I love these threads.

I got 12,000 plus miles out of my Regina/RK chain/sprocket set. Granted, the chain and rear sprocket were totally toast. Just bought a Sidewinder setup…laser cut billet rear, tool steel counter and smart chain. Expensive at $300 but seems to be the shitz and should last a long time on my Fizzer. They have Ti sprockets too. Lots of info about chains/sprockets and chain care at their site. http://sidewindersprockets.com/

[SaShWhO]

building "riding bikes" since the tender age of 12 RESPECT!!

[lightspeed]

Dude, it's your chain and your bike...do what YOU want to do; and then get on the thing and ride with us. We aren't racing at the local circuit; there are no trophies or cash winnings involved...so it's really insignificant relative to the bigger picture.

[willb003]

What's a "smart chain?"

[FZRguy]

What's a "smart chain?"

http://sidewindersprockets.com/

[asp_125]

If your chain tension is out of spec that could be a reason you're wearing out chains so quickly. Too tight or to much slack beats up the links and stretches them, that and your riding style (snapping the throttle WOT from rest or low rpm will beat up a chain).

[willb003]

Looks to good to be true, plus they are advertising chain lube at the bottom of the main page for the smart chain.