New chain

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  1. drewl999

    drewl999 Active Member

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    Im after getting a new chain and was wondering if you need to get new sprocket too? My bikes only a year old and done 3200 miles so not worn out, just fancy a nice gold shiny chain :D
     
    #1 drewl999, Apr 17, 2012
  2. Garyb

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    I replace sprockets with chain. So yours have already covered 3200 miles. IMO it won't be long before one starts working against the other? Knackering the chain?
     
    #2 Garyb, Apr 17, 2012
  3. Andrew

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    If your happy that both sprockets are as new with no wear, then I don't see why you couldn't fit just a shiney new gold DID chain.
    But if there's wear in them for what you can get the kit for over the price of just the chain you'd be a bit mad to not buy a full kit.
     
    #3 Andrew, Apr 17, 2012
  4. fez.57

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    I bought a gold D.I.D kit 2 months back and it was only an extra £20 for front and rear sprockets so i thought why the hell not
     
    #4 fez.57, Apr 17, 2012
  5. Andrew

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    Saying that if I was going to the trouble of fitting a new chain just for bling factor i'd deffinetly be fitting a new rear supersprox rear sprocket!
     
    #5 Andrew, Apr 17, 2012
  6. BLAGGERS

    BLAGGERS Well-Known Member

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    C+S as a kit. As said, its a no brainer mate.
     
    #6 BLAGGERS, Apr 17, 2012
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    Yeah, buy a kit, but order 1 tooth smaller front and/or 2 teeth more on the back !!!:D
     
    #7 megawatt, Apr 17, 2012
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  10. Bats

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    The full set all the time!!
     
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  11. gRRandeelion

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    Main dealer replaced the chain on my RRN at 16000 miles said both sprockets still in very good condition and didn't need replacing, sold it with 32000 miles showing still with original sprockets and second chain. Was also still using original discs and pads front and rear, used in most weather conditions. They knew how to make FireBlades in the old days.
     
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  12. JM1

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    32k on the original pads? You have got to be kidding me.
     
    #12 JM1, Apr 19, 2012
  13. daveyboy

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    Must have rode like a right fanny! :D;):confused:
     
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  14. drewl999

    drewl999 Active Member

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    is changing the sprockets and chain something i can do or am i going to have to get it done professionally?
     
    #14 drewl999, Apr 19, 2012
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    Piss easy job mate, if you have a 50 quid chain splitter/rivetter.
     
    #15 megawatt, Apr 19, 2012

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