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Ducati Scotty

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Reply #30 on: September 07, 2012, 06:08:32 pm
I'd spend a little more for a name brand myself but that's mostly to make me sleep better.  I'm sure that will give you a good long time before you change it again.

I may be due for another myself soon.  My LoobMan semi-automated oiler experiment and other lube experiments are failing as far as I can tell since I'm adjusting the chain more frequently than I should be.  As far as I can tell spray on chain wax does not work well for a traditional chain.

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Reply #31 on: September 09, 2012, 12:43:31 am
Just replaced chain and sprockets a couple of weeks ago on my G5. Had clocked up 7800 miles on the original standard chain and it was at it's max adjustment. Have to say, suspecting the OEM chain to be an el-cheapo , I was surprised that it had lasted so long. Replaced it with an o-ring chain having gone up from a 17 to 18 tooth front (from Hitchcocks) and replaced the rear drum/sprocket direct from India. Was not initially impressed by the look of the rear drum/sprocket as it was not as well machined  in the drum as the OEM . However, had never been happy with the rear brake , to the point of not feeling secure when braking. Now the rear brake WORKS , oh does it work.
Now to see how well the new chain lasts. Not that I am disappointed with the original as most of my past experience has been with very fast Ducati singles ridden much harder and under more extreme conditions than northern California throws at me.
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1969 Ducati 350 Desmo Racer
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Reply #32 on: September 09, 2012, 05:11:43 am
I have just been knocking around the board a bit today and ran across this thread. Chain adjustment and chain replacement are issues we see a lot of. No matter what kind of chain you buy they all wear out. Many riders do not understand the importance of chain adjustment. It is something you MUST keep up on for many reasons. Scotty has given some good advice about chains in this thread (as have others).
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Reply #33 on: September 09, 2012, 12:25:15 pm
Scotty has given some good advice about chains in this thread (as have others).

Good to know.  I just had mine adjusted for the first time by a dealer, who used a pry-bar, screwdriver and a hammer on the right-side chain adjuster to get the chain "tight enough" - one inch travel when the bike is on the center stand, less than one-half inch with my weight on the bike...


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Reply #34 on: September 09, 2012, 03:02:40 pm
Ouch .....  that sounds too tight.

I generally enjoy a tight fit  ;) but, not when it comes to the chain on my bike  :o
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Reply #35 on: September 09, 2012, 03:53:54 pm
Waaaaaay to tight.  You'll probably hear it groaning over bumps.

Scott


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Reply #36 on: September 09, 2012, 05:47:42 pm
Waaaaaay to tight.  You'll probably hear it groaning over bumps.

Scott

That was me groaning over the bumps - but that's another thread altogether... ;)