08-14-2019, 12:36 PM
(08-13-2019, 04:03 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: I'm a big fan of X-ring DID chains. Excellent product.
+1 I've been using DID chains exclusively for the past few decades. Never had a bad one.
As for sprockets, I used to replace the sprockets with the chain out of habit, but several years ago I pulled the sprockets (steel Sunstars) off my CB750 and noticed that they looked nearly identical to the new ones in a side by side comparison. Throwing caution to the winds, I cleaned up the old sprockets and put them back on. That was 30K miles ago and both the chain and the sprockets still look good.
I no longer hold to the belief that sprockets must be replaced with the chain. Now I look and see if there is any actual wear showing. Pointed teeth or asymetrical curves between the teeth are common signs of wear.