chain o rings

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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "bryanonfire" wrote:

> > 1: Do I need to replace the chain right away for safety, or can I ride it a while longer? It looks pretty good other than the lost rings and is well within the chain stretch limit in the Clymer manual. > > 2: Is there a replacement chain especially suited for mixed riding in hot, dry, dusty conditions? > > 3: The sprockets look OK with very little wear to the teeth. Should I replace them as well, or is it OK to I leave them on and just put on a new chain? > > I'm not too experienced with motorcycles, this is my first one and I only have 15,000 miles on it, so any tips and advice are welcome! I don't mind spending the money on good stuff, I just want whatever will be the most reliable. > > Bryan >

1) Can the chain pronto. 2) DID or Regina, can't go wrong. Cheap chains aren't any good, and good chains just aren't cheap. 3) Make sure the teeth aren't hooked, you should be OK. Some people tell you they get "20k out of a chain!!!". Depends how you ride and where. I will never run a KLR chain past 10k again. I had a DID X-ring chain fail on me at 13k miles, out in the desert. Rock kicked up and got between the sprocket and the chain and pow! Pushing a KLR through the desert is just as much fun as you imagine it is. I'm not one to post "I heard this..." or "a friend of mine says that...", from my experience, if you are going to ride any off pavement stuff, replace that chain every 10k miles or sooner. Thanks CA Stu