10-02-2023, 04:18 AM
I have a 2013. I got 30k miles out of the first chain and sprockets, probably could have gotten a few more miles, but I had the parts and it was a rainy day.
Replaced with stock sizes. I thought about going with steeper gearing to reduce RPM at freeway speed, but I actually don't spend all that much time on the freeway so I chose to not make it complicated.
530 is the chain size, recommend you get sealed; o, x, doesn't make much difference. Get a good brand like DID or EK, stay away from no names from questionable origin. Recommend you get a flare type master, stay away from the clip style links.
Stay with steel sprocket teeth; there are a lot of good brands out there. I went with Renthal all steel front and rear.
Probably a good idea to replace the rubber bumpers inside the rear hub when you replace the sprockets. Dont know if those wear out or loose elasticity, but I felt better replacing; new ones did feel a little bit "rubberier".
Plenty of good videos on Youtube showing all the tips and tricks. Good luck.
Replaced with stock sizes. I thought about going with steeper gearing to reduce RPM at freeway speed, but I actually don't spend all that much time on the freeway so I chose to not make it complicated.
530 is the chain size, recommend you get sealed; o, x, doesn't make much difference. Get a good brand like DID or EK, stay away from no names from questionable origin. Recommend you get a flare type master, stay away from the clip style links.
Stay with steel sprocket teeth; there are a lot of good brands out there. I went with Renthal all steel front and rear.
Probably a good idea to replace the rubber bumpers inside the rear hub when you replace the sprockets. Dont know if those wear out or loose elasticity, but I felt better replacing; new ones did feel a little bit "rubberier".
Plenty of good videos on Youtube showing all the tips and tricks. Good luck.