2018 CB1100RS

[Wisedrum]

Which in my case is nearly 50.000km. Now time for a change.

Wisedrum

[DBM_imp]

VegasDave, your view has been expressed before by other members of the forum. For my part, my O-ring chain recently started making a nasty clunking noise. I lubed it which did not fix the problem so I consulted the mechanic at a Honda dealer who diagnosed it as being 'dry' and gave it a mighty bath with a different kind of lube. That fixed the problem. Given his prescription delivered an improvement, I'm inclined to accept that even O-ring chains perform better when kept lubricated. I also make mine last as long as I can.

Yup. Might want to read the manual.

[peterbaron]

On my previous '13 model, I made 56 Km before selling it, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with the sprockets and chain.
Beside good maintenance, always paved roads, long distances, no wheelies and no traffic/commuting, certainly contributed to their longevity, not to mention about OEM quality...

[GoldOxide_imp]

(03-02-2019 07:03 PM)peterbaron Wrote:On my previous '13 model, I made 56 Km before selling it, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with the sprockets and chain.
Beside good maintenance, always paved roads, long distances, no wheelies and no traffic/commuting, certainly contributed to their longevity, not to mention about OEM quality...
That's pretty good PB, 56 kms.

[Cormanus]

Yeah ... my first chain wore out at 42 kms.

[peterbaron]

Yeah ... my first chain wore out at 42 kms.

From your pics, I can judge that you ride more "dusty" roads, which will shorten sprocket/chain longevity = normality.

[the Ferret]

my first chain wore out at 59 kms

[Mav007_imp]

One of the the nice things about the new RS colour scheme is the loss of the gold on the springs and front forks.

That was the best part. how can you not like those Showa?

[Bheezy27403_imp]

Not in line with a "classic" look. I agree completely. When they released the new water-cooled Triumph Thruxton with the "R" version the same thing stuck out...gold shocks and forks. Doesn't look right on a retro inspired bike. Now, look at the standard Thruxton with the green paint...WOW, that's a looker.

[Bazbro_imp]

Not in line with a "classic" look. I agree completely. When they released the new water-cooled Triumph Thruxton with the "R" version the same thing stuck out...gold shocks and forks. Doesn't look right on a retro inspired bike. Now, look at the standard Thruxton with the green paint...WOW, that's a looker.

Agree.
Gold=modern sports 'bikes. Chrome or painted=retro look.