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    Chain Issue

    Hi All,
    My R15 has done around 17K+ so far.. Today I took her to SS for tightening the chain... The guy who checked my told dat It's time to change the chain n sprocket.. He said the chain is tight at some point and very loose at some other point...
    Can anyone throw some light on this???? What all are the indication for a chain change? Also is 17K too early for a replacing it?

    U'r suggestions highly appreciated.. Thanks

    Joe
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    • #3
      Originally posted by sk8er_joe View Post
      Hi All,
      My R15 has done around 17K+ so far.. Today I took her to SS for tightening the chain... The guy who checked my told dat It's time to change the chain n sprocket.. He said the chain is tight at some point and very loose at some other point...
      Can anyone throw some light on this???? What all are the indication for a chain change? Also is 17K too early for a replacing it?

      U'r suggestions highly appreciated.. Thanks

      Joe
      Dude, Honestly speaking 17k + kms..is way too good.. what does the Chain Tensioner show..??

      3-4-5-6 .??

      I think it has got Snail Chain Tensioner,and it revolves when it has come to an end!
      post some pics if you are not sure, we can see it!
      and let you know, one of my Mates have done 24,000 kms on the stock one,now got it changed!
      " Nothing Z Forever,Except D Change "

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      • #4
        Originally posted by L.P. View Post
        Dude, Honestly speaking 17k + kms..is way too good.. what does the Chain Tensioner show..??

        3-4-5-6 .??

        I think it has got Snail Chain Tensioner,and it revolves when it has come to an end!
        post some pics if you are not sure, we can see it!
        and let you know, one of my Mates have done 24,000 kms on the stock one,now got it changed!
        It stands above 5..

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        • #5
          Originally posted by sk8er_joe View Post
          It stands above 5..
          2-3k Aur chalega Bus... firr!
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          • #6
            Originally posted by L.P. View Post
            2-3k Aur chalega Bus... firr!
            Query Resolved, Case Closed! hehe
            " Nothing Z Forever,Except D Change "

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            • #7
              1k posts eh!!!
              Anyways thnx buddy... But why dis early for a change?

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              • #8
                Originally posted by sk8er_joe View Post
                1k posts eh!!!
                Anyways thnx buddy... But why dis early for a change?
                Who said..??
                " Nothing Z Forever,Except D Change "

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by L.P. View Post
                  Who said..??
                  Hmm Noone... I remember changing the chain of my fiero way beyond 20K..
                  Moreover chain + sprocket of R15 cost a bomb..

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by sk8er_joe View Post
                    Hmm Noone... I remember changing the chain of my fiero way beyond 20K..
                    Moreover chain + sprocket of R15 cost a bomb..

                    This is not fiero my freind!
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by sk8er_joe View Post
                      Hmm Noone... I remember changing the chain of my fiero way beyond 20K..
                      Moreover chain + sprocket of R15 cost a bomb..
                      changing change is not depending on only KM covered by any rider it is also depending on riding style. I have changed chain and spk kit three times in a span of 2 months. My customer uses his moto for (Illegal) street racing. So i hope u got the answer.
                      Besides somewhere tight somewhere loose means the spk become EGG so that's true change the chain..... n don't forget to cahnge whole kit not only rear spk or only chain or so. change front n rear spk with new chain...
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Chinmay Dangre View Post
                        changing change is not depending on only KM covered by any rider it is also depending on riding style. I have changed chain and spk kit three times in a span of 2 months. My customer uses his moto for (Illegal) street racing. So i hope u got the answer.
                        Besides somewhere tight somewhere loose means the spk become EGG so that's true change the chain..... n don't forget to cahnge whole kit not only rear spk or only chain or so. change front n rear spk with new chain...
                        Just to clear some more confusion. Does sudden acceleration from start cause the sprocket get EGG shaped?

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by sk8er_joe View Post
                          Just to clear some more confusion. Does sudden acceleration from start cause the sprocket get EGG shaped?
                          Not from the start but taking sudden acceleration, rough riding, taking sudden pickup.
                          If non of all the manufacturing problem. But generally 99.99% due to above reason.
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                          • #14
                            chinmay is correct.i changed my p 180 ug 2 s chain and spk around 15000kms.as i was in sikkim and its hills all the way so the strain is pretty high.if u use your bikes full power and ride in "RACE MODE" most of the time then its a good time to change it.change whole set front rear spk+ chain.as chains in r 15 are open type and sealed roller type,its a good practice to clean and lubricate with Gear oil grade 90 ep.i know ,some say open types are maintenance free but a little oil will help the chain system as we still live in india where DUST is very common.
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