Changing tires, get new chain? Sprockets?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #11  
Old 10-17-2011 | 11:34 PM
Highbeam's Avatar
Senior Member
1st Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 740
From: South Puget Sound, WA
Default

Originally Posted by Stashu
and as always replace the master link.
You can always keep a master link in your tool kit but why on earth would you replace one? The new chain will have a new master link.
 
  #12  
Old 10-18-2011 | 12:53 AM
mtbcrossover's Avatar
Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 46
1st Gear Member
Default

Originally Posted by turnsleft
My 09 has 6474 miles on the stock chain with about the last 2000 being a 351.
Most of the time I run 12X42 with 14X42 for more hiway. Last ride I put a 15 on just to see the diff. No more 14 for me. When I get new it will be 12&15x42.

I ran Kanda "Washougal Sticky" front and back but just went with a Kenda "Track Master"120X100 out back to see if the wear was any different.
Where did you find a 12 tooth for your '09?
 
  #13  
Old 10-18-2011 | 05:04 AM
turnsleft's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 210
From: Sedro Woolley
1st Gear Member
Default

It came on the bike when I got it, I like the 12 in the woods. Could it be a KLX 300 sprocket? I like the way the 15 pulls, works good with the 351 stuff.
 
  #14  
Old 10-18-2011 | 04:05 PM
ol'klx-er's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,800
From: kootenay country BC Canada
1st Gear Member
Default

Could you check that 12 tooth for a part number and maker info sometime? Thanks!
 
  #15  
Old 10-19-2011 | 02:44 PM
Stashu's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
1st Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 98
From: CNY Area
Default

Originally Posted by Highbeam
You can always keep a master link in your tool kit but why on earth would you replace one? The new chain will have a new master link.
What I meant was in the many years of biking I was always taught/learned to replace the master link anytime it was removed. Has this changed?
So if I removed the ML on my 430 mile chain I would replace the ML. Silly? Maybe but it's worth the safety margin, :-)

Thanks

Stash
 
  #16  
Old 10-19-2011 | 05:10 PM
turnsleft's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 210
From: Sedro Woolley
1st Gear Member
Default

Originally Posted by ol'klx-er
Could you check that 12 tooth for a part number and maker info sometime? Thanks!
I just looked and didn't find any markings on it. A friend said to check Rocky Mountain. I thought mine was for a 300 KLX?

I will ask the local shop.

12 tooth shows 07 and older. newer ones only go to 13. different part numbers. It would be nice to get a 12 and see if it works. hth
 

Last edited by turnsleft; 10-19-2011 at 05:51 PM. Reason: new info
  #17  
Old 10-19-2011 | 09:45 PM
dan888's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,406
From: N. Illinois
1st Gear Member
Default

You are supposed to replace the last piece of the master link each time you remove it. the thin split clip that holds the side plate on. I have only changed mine when the little split gap looks like it isn't completely closing up. I have a 12 T sprocket for my "07" and i assume that the sprockets fit the "09"s up too. ? I dont have a part number sorry.
Dan
 
  #18  
Old 10-20-2011 | 05:47 AM
turnsleft's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 210
From: Sedro Woolley
1st Gear Member
Default

Thanks for the sprocket info Dan. On the master link deal, some times the wear pads wear on the spring clip making them sharp. I keep a close eye on how they are wearing and always have one or two in good shape in my tool box. Ya never know.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Bob Billen
KLX 250S
9
02-12-2023 10:26 PM
codyw2012
General Tech
4
09-08-2012 12:59 AM
cliffsta
KLX 250S
8
12-23-2008 12:31 AM
Roadrage
Ninja ZX-10R
12
04-09-2008 07:55 PM
Dallin
General Tech
9
05-23-2006 09:39 PM



Quick Reply: Changing tires, get new chain? Sprockets?



All times are GMT. The time now is 09:37 PM.