Changing tires, get new chain? Sprockets?

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10-17-2011, 11:34 PM

Highbeam

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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.

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10-18-2011, 12:53 AM

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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?

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10-18-2011, 05:04 AM

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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.

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10-18-2011, 04:05 PM

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Could you check that 12 tooth for a part number and maker info sometime? Thanks!

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10-19-2011, 02:44 PM

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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, :-)

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10-19-2011, 05:10 PM

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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

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10-19-2011, 09:45 PM

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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

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10-20-2011, 05:47 AM

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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.