crazydmc
Junior Member
I got 45k miles on my original chain and sprockets. When I replaced with OEM chain and sprockets I was able to get a Master link from Yamaha dealer so that I could install the chain without removing the swingarm.
Now, 25k miles since, my chain started clunking like it was wore out. Since it was OEM I expected it to last as long as the original. I thought maybe I didn't lube it as much as I had the first chain but upon further inspection I determined the noise coming from the Master link going over the counter shaft sprocket.
I removed the master link and found the problem...
somehow the master link was wearing through the chain more than any other part of the chain. Actually the chain appears to be in fine shape except for the ends.
I thought about removing the bad links at each end and getting a new master link... but that would make the chain too short.
With 25k on the current sprockets I don't want to install a new chain on them... so replacing the chain AND sprockets is the only option left.
This time I won't use a Master Link.
Now, 25k miles since, my chain started clunking like it was wore out. Since it was OEM I expected it to last as long as the original. I thought maybe I didn't lube it as much as I had the first chain but upon further inspection I determined the noise coming from the Master link going over the counter shaft sprocket.
I removed the master link and found the problem...
somehow the master link was wearing through the chain more than any other part of the chain. Actually the chain appears to be in fine shape except for the ends.
I thought about removing the bad links at each end and getting a new master link... but that would make the chain too short.
With 25k on the current sprockets I don't want to install a new chain on them... so replacing the chain AND sprockets is the only option left.
This time I won't use a Master Link.