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Thats weird. I’m not seeing that.

^^ +1 ^^

(10-14-2023, 11:45 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]With regards to Flynrider's post above:

"I always run my chains at the loose end of the spec. I've found that they wear a lot less than tight chains."

I agree with this, (although we have found thru the forum that the CB seems to shift a little smoother with a chain adjusted to the tighter end of the spec)

"I didn't used to clean my chains and they'd generally be toast by 20K miles. 10 years ago I started giving the chains a good scrubbing with a brush and kerosene at every oil change. This easily doubles the life of the chain".

I disagree with this. I'm about as lax as it comes to chain maintenance. Never check tension, rarely lube (when it looks dry or after I've ridden in a soaking rain..I use a spray lube for convenience), never clean (I think I cleaned my first chain once, but have never cleaned my second chain). They get adjusted when I get a new rear tire every 9,000 miles (approx). In 73,334 miles, since I don't install my own tires, it's been years since I personally have had to adjust my chain. I can't remember when the last time I did this. Years!

My original chain went 36,909 miles before I replaced with another OEM chain. If I remember right, the replacement chain and sprockets and rubber dampers was just over $400 with labor.

I currently have 36,425 miles on the replacement chain.

Seeing as how the average motorcyclist in the US rides about 3,000 miles a year, the stock O ring chain on a CB 1100 should last them a decade before needing replacement, with very little maintenance.

I think today's chains are just far, far superior than the non O ring chains Flynrider (and everyone else, including me) was replacing every 20K miles back in the day.

I'd still rather have a shaft drive on my bikes, although a retro bike like the CB should have a chain, but living with today's O ring (and x ring) chains isn't half bad compared to the days when we ran non O ring chains.

Can't agree more.

I will probably never replace my chain or sprockets. Since it is automatically lubed by the very low maintenance Tutoro unit (just fill every several thousand kilometers), I worry much less of road salt corrosion caused by winter riding, and risking o-ring damage. In addition, since gear shifting is very smooth, hopefully that is not a factor to think about either.

If it wasn't for road salt, say perhaps like in Alabama (?), I probably would not lube my chain as often as it is now. Come to think of it, I seldom lubed my non-sealed chains back in the early 80s.

(10-15-2023, 03:00 AM)The Gecko_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Now I am getting confused, why does the Nachodaddy sign as the "The ferret" at the end of his response ?

I don't see that either

Nor me.

I see it-



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It is odd. This is what I wrote and see on my computer. Looks like somehow the motorcyclist emoji got replaced by Ferret's name.

huh that little motorcycle ridin dude must be me

(10-15-2023, 07:33 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]huh that little motorcycle ridin dude must be me

This is true, insomuch as I labeled the little motorcycle ridin' dude "The Ferret" in the forum settings. Sorry for any confusion that it might have caused.

For sure he is, the rider on his red bike