[dsn_klr650] chain recommendations

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-----Original Message----- From: trailsunltd@... To: DSN_650KLRyahoogroups@... Sent: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 6:32 am Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Chain Recommendations you're certainly right about choices being dizzying,it depends what your looking to spend( cheap seems to be the only cosideration in the KLR WD croud)anyway,there are tool steel and stainless which last forever it seems but are pricey,suntour also makes a reasonble alternative -----Original Message----- From: Bogdan Swider To: Ross Lindberg ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 9:50 am Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Chain Recommendations On 1/22/09 5:13 AM, "Ross Lindberg" wrote:

> > > > Since we are on the subject of chains and sprockets, I am due for a

new

> set. The amount of choices out there are enough to make one dizzy. > Does anyone have a recommendation for me? > > Ross Lindberg > Fertile, MN >

Fertile....interesting name. In my experience, the quickest to wear out is the front sprocket. Especially if it s an after market item. I seem to remember my original front, of course a Kawi part lasted longer. Last change I went with the Kawi item even though it cost more. Guess I ll see if it gets more life. I believe all brand name O-ring chains are about the same, at least on a klr. I went with the cheapest. Bogdan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

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-----Original Message----- From: trailsunltd@... To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 6:41 pm Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Chain lube -- what about moly? you didn't answer my question.how do YOU determine when a chain is worn,needs replacing? you probably still have the original,so ride till it falls off,you'll probably need a 100,000 odo so you can keep track though,when it does go,don't worry help will be just down the ROAD -----Original Message----- From: Jud Jones To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 9:47 am Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Chain lube -- what about moly? --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, trailsunltd@... wrote:

> > i used moly grease on swingarm bearings and shock linkages, moly 60% > from honda ,pricey but the best,stuff is great,far surperior to > bel-rays waterproof crap,as for chains,i seem to remember an aeresol > lube containing it,but can't reacall the brand if it even still > exists,ok bogdan,jud,your turns

My turn? OK. I was talking not too long ago to a guy who runs a dyno shop. He said: "The Harley owner and the Ducati owner are essentially the same guy. They don't dress the same, and they probably don't know each other, but they are the same guy. And they are both really easy to make money off of." Under the counter behind glass were several pairs of Icon TiMax gloves. How many miles do you get out of your chains?