BDazzler
Wizard
Hey guys, I've just hit over 23,000 miles and my chain looks to need replacing. I admit I haven't cleaned it as often as I should have. I'm sure others have made it much longer. Anyway, I just wanted some advise on what chain and sprockets I should use. I want to keep the stock gearing. I'm sure I'd love one tooth down in the front, but I take too many long trips and I don't want the extra RPM at highway speeds.
I would like to go with a gold chain, and I think I want to stick with the 530. I won't replace a chain without replacing sprockets too. I think I want a stock front sprocket due to the rubber dampeners around the sides. The rear sprocket I'm open to suggestions on brands. It would be nice to have some gold on it too.
Then I come to the help part. I've never changed a chain before. I'm considering doing it myself with the help of my father-in-law. After watching a few YouTube videos, I think I will need a chain cutter/breaker and the rivet flatten-er (I don't know the proper term) Any other advise or video links would be helpful. Thanks.
I would like to go with a gold chain, and I think I want to stick with the 530. I won't replace a chain without replacing sprockets too. I think I want a stock front sprocket due to the rubber dampeners around the sides. The rear sprocket I'm open to suggestions on brands. It would be nice to have some gold on it too.
Then I come to the help part. I've never changed a chain before. I'm considering doing it myself with the help of my father-in-law. After watching a few YouTube videos, I think I will need a chain cutter/breaker and the rivet flatten-er (I don't know the proper term) Any other advise or video links would be helpful. Thanks.