Triumphrat

Moggy

How long shold a chain last, with moderate (occassional hooning) riding habits?
I've noticed mine needs adjusting more frequently and I'm wondering if i should replace it?
Thanx for any advise.You guys rock!

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davidc

Your owners' manual shows how to measure it for a replacement check [ not to be confused with a tension check]. I would think this to be more reliable than how many miles are on it, as the miles may have been under varying conditions such as too tight/loose, aggressive riding, poor lubrication, etc. I have heard these new chains last quite awhile compared to the old ones, however.

BeastInBlack

16,000 miles, only on the 2nd adjustment notch, only needs adjusting probably once every 400 miles maybe more depending on the type of riding.

wenzel850

12k miles, the chain has been adjusted twice. I'm not the best when it comes to chain maintenance, but I'm getting better. Cleaned and lubed about every 600-700 miles. I use DuPont Teflon Multi-Spray.

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Quentin

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CAPTDON

Iguess it depends on how well youcare for it? My bud got 38000 mi &just had to replace iit. They sure make em better thesedays!! In the old days they would last amybe 8-9000 mi?

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AAAANDYK

I got 25K out of the chain...and I was well past the last adjustment. Two to three lubes a year with one adjustment every 4K when I change the oil. Chain life depends on the environment, lube and adjustments. Too tight ...this stretches the chain quickly and puts unnescessary load on the transmission bearings and seals at the sprocket.

RonD

with chains i would expect at least 30,000 klms and up if its well cared for..

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Baltobonneville

At 7500 miles, I lube every 1000 miles or so, and it's had no real adjustment yet after the 500-mile service. I've had the wheel off a couple times, but the chain went back where it was, directly on one of the alignment marks. I leave it on the slack side of the spec, as recommended by the Rats here.

I expect at least another 7500 miles, if not much more.

More frequent lube equals more mess, and I'm not convinced that it's necessary. The chain moves freely and looks good, as do the sprockets.

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes RC, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.

BeastInBlack

I would never dream of lubing less often than every 500 miles

AAAANDYK

Lube chains every 500 miles? That like once every two weeks....I dont even wash the bike that much

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