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Tweaker
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by Tweaker » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:06 am
Hello all long time no post from me but, still lurking! Thought I'd post on the Falco section as well as the Fut to gather more opinions.
It's time for a new chain and sprockets on the Fut. However, when I bought the bike, the previous owner gave me a new chain that he'd bought but never used. It's a Triple S 'O' ring which is still wrapped and boxed.
Does anyone have any experience - good or bad - with these chains? It isn't a brand I've ever used and I'm a bit wary but, maybe I'm just being paranoid?!
Any help appreciated.
Cheers
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blinkey501
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by blinkey501 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:50 pm
Tweaker wrote:Hello all long time no post from me but, still lurking! Thought I'd post on the Falco section as well as the Fut to gather more opinions.
It's time for a new chain and sprockets on the Fut. However, when I bought the bike, the previous owner gave me a new chain that he'd bought but never used. It's a Triple S 'O' ring which is still wrapped and boxed.
Does anyone have any experience - good or bad - with these chains? It isn't a brand I've ever used and I'm a bit wary but, maybe I'm just being paranoid?!
Any help appreciated.
Cheers
Never had any dealings with this type of chain. I prefer DID 525 on my bikes. Don't ask me why I just like them.
As in regards to the chain you have been given.....All chains have to reach a certain standard?
If you are feeling flush with money then by a chain set for your bike that you like.
If money is a bit tight then you will save yourself 70-80 quid if you fit the one you have been given.
Tolerance will be our undoing.
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:27 pm
Mart will be along in a moment to tell you to buy a shaftie.
Sorry, I know nothing of that brand.
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wayno
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by wayno » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:20 am
I've had 2 triple s chains in the past, neither broke, there's not really much more I can say about them either way :)
Pass me a hammer, a spanner and a cuppa
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Tweaker
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by Tweaker » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:11 am
Cheers all for the replies. No horror stories, which was my main concern. Given I've already got it I'll give it a go then.
Thanks.
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D-Rider
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by D-Rider » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:18 am
Tweaker wrote:Cheers all for the replies. No horror stories, which was my main concern. Given I've already got it I'll give it a go then.
Thanks.
That would be my approach too.
The chain I've got on at present came as part of a job-lot of used spares. It didn't seem to have had that much use so when I needed to replace my original chain, I stuck that one on. Think it's a DID (was so long ago I can't really remember). Has been fine.
I know people say you should never fit a used chain .... but it seemed too much of a waste to scrap something that looked to have a lot of life left in it.
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spiderwheels
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by spiderwheels » Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:39 am
D-Rider wrote:
I know people say you should never fit a used chain .... but it seemed too much of a waste to scrap something that looked to have a lot of life left in it.
I regret replacing my chain when the only problem with it was a stretched soft link causing a massive tight spot.
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fatboy
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by fatboy » Thu Apr 23, 2015 6:13 pm
I do know of a few 'thrashers' that will do 2 or 3 rear sprockets on one chain.
No doubt this will shorten the life of said rear sprocket but it seems to work if you stay on top of maintaining issues
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DavShill
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by DavShill » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:15 pm
Hello Tweaker how are you? All good I hope. Are you properly retired yet and enjoying life?
Keep in touch
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Firestarter
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by Firestarter » Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:39 am
fatboy wrote:I do know of a few 'thrashers' that will do 2 or 3 rear sprockets on one chain.
No doubt this will shorten the life of said rear sprocket but it seems to work if you stay on top of maintaining issues
I'm on my second chain for this rear sprocket (and front for that matter), however my chain was a bit neglected and got a tight spot at 10,000 miles. The sprockets looked good, so new chain but same sprockets. now at 25,000, the chain is spot on (scottoiler makes a big difference), the rear sprocket is fine although the front is starting to shark-tooth. Whole lot to be replaced next time around
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