05-22-2025, 09:07 AM
(05-22-2025, 07:30 AM)MagnaRider Wrote: For those that have replaced their chain on their CB, is it worth doing sprockets as well? Never had a chain bike before and see mixed reviews on replacing chain and sprockets or just the chain. My sprockets look just fine; chain is just getting towards the end of the adjustment. Not looking to buy the expensive sprockets as well as the chain if possible.
Thanks!
Seems many folk will say change out both at the same time for reasons you've likely already seen via reviews. Do both front and rear sprockets look fine? I read of one guy saying that he changes front every other time because it can wear more quickly than rear sprocket. This still raises the question of "drive chain noise" and "shortening the life of the new chain".
Too much for me to think about. At nearing 27k miles, I'm planning on changing chain and both sprockets at the same time "soon" (next year or two). It will be more than 8 years when I do so, and when I think about the expense spread out over time it is more palatable.