Grumble grumble

[bastett]

Thought I'd clean/lube the chain this morning, give it a good going over, check for tight spots.

Of course, I found a couple of stiffish links and one that was bloody frozen!

$250 to replace chain and sprokets :/

Oh well, that should fix the vibration I've been feeling for a while.

[Ace]

$250 - $300 is about normal for a good set of chain and sprockets these days, did you get stand amount of teeth or go up or down at all?

[dugy]

I spent $410 the other day if it make you feel any better? (inc. $75 labour)

[gpx_gal]

Ohh ouch!

Did you try cleaning the chain and putting heaps of lube on and leaving it a while before deciding it needed replacing?? Ive had a few rather stiff links on mine before now that fixed by considerable lube n attention. That seized one didnt sound to hopeful tho

Re: tooth dropping going down one on the front definately makes it more fun round the burbs :twisted: , but you loose all the top end :evil:. But having said that who goes above the state speed limit anyway?? If you have to replace the front anytime - DROP ONE!! It does make quite a nice change to such a little bike.

[dugy]

I've been told it's better to increase a couple on the back rather than dropping one on the front. Even though dropping 1 on the front is the cheaper option.

The front had been dropped 1 on mine and the resulting tighter angle was doing a good job of rubbing away the end of the slider on the swing arm that bit quicker.

With my new sprokets I went back to the original size for the front and up 2 on the rear. Just as good.

Anyone else know much about this?

[bastett]

Ohh ouch!

Did you try cleaning the chain and putting heaps of lube on and leaving it a while before deciding it needed replacing?? Ive had a few rather stiff links on mine before now that fixed by considerable lube n attention. That seized one didnt sound to hopeful tho

Re: tooth dropping going down one on the front definately makes it more fun round the burbs :twisted: , but you loose all the top end :evil:. But having said that who goes above the state speed limit anyway?? If you have to replace the front anytime - DROP ONE!! It does make quite a nice change to such a little bike.

I've been getting some vibration for a fair while now, and I'm pretty sure it's caused by the chain. I'd rather get a new set and then look after it properly

Don't think I'm gonna change the sprocket ratios at all, I do some country riding and I need a little in the higher end.

[gpx_gal]

Don't think I'm gonna change the sprocket ratios at all, I do some country riding and I need a little in the higher end.

In that case definately dont touch it - it would drive you nuts. Freeway riding just isnt the same anymore

[Hewie]

Don't think I'm gonna change the sprocket ratios at all, I do some country riding and I need a little in the higher end.

In that case definately dont touch it - it would drive you nuts. Freeway riding just isnt the same anymore

just get ur 600 jo .. that'll fix it for ya

[Brougham]

Don't think I'm gonna change the sprocket ratios at all, I do some country riding and I need a little in the higher end.

go one extra to a 15 tooth sprocket and you'll experience lower revs at same higher speed on freeway. downside is you'll need a little bit more revs at slower speeds as it'll be a bit sluggish taking off compared to before.

it's a toss up - better freeway/country riding against a tad sluggish city/burb riding. i guess it's all about what you do more of.

[gpx_gal]

Don't think I'm gonna change the sprocket ratios at all, I do some country riding and I need a little in the higher end.

In that case definately dont touch it - it would drive you nuts. Freeway riding just isnt the same anymore

just get ur 600 jo .. that'll fix it for ya

Im working on it Slowly ....... *sigh*

Anyone want to part with a 00/01 or 02/03 gixxer 600??

[Gonzo]

There's no way i'd ever gear a ZZR250 down!!! or up!!!!

It has a very limited top end as it is!!! :shock:
also accelerates too slow to gear UP!!! :shock:

I'd leave it as it is... and get a bike bike later if u want more of both!

[bastett]

And it's done.

What a difference! The whole engine tone seems to have changed, and the bike seems to push a little more, musta been a pretty fucked chain.

Pity today is so awful, I wanna head out!

[FraG]

I was going to suggest soaking in kerosene. Mine got a trashing last country ride and like chump I forgot to give it the once over the night before.

I spent 1hr with a brass brush and kero now its all sweet as again :0

But I guess its too late... next time.

[bastett]

Soaking in kero isn't that easy, I have an endless chain so could have to pull lots of pieces off the bike to get at it. The best I can do is give it a good going over with a toothbrush