[gizzo]

I hear you. What I meant was that despite India being able to manufacture high end products, consumers seem to prefer low price over high quality so that's what they get. Chain included.

Hitchcocks does a 520 chain and sprockets so it's easy to change over when it's time.

[Dr Mayhem]

I'm not finding a way to run a 520 chain on a 650 through Hitchcocks 

[gizzo]

Oh, sorry. I was thinking about my 535 CGT. My bad.

[Dr Mayhem]

RE having two different GTs now has led to my confusion more than once while looking at parts!

If I knew the 36T rear sprocket on your bike would bolt directly up to mine I could come up with the rest of it.
A 17/36T sprocket pair would be perfect and I'd still use the same even number of links

Anyway, probably won't be too long before kits become available, but I doubt in a 17/36T combo

[GlennF]

I hear you. What I meant was that despite India being able to manufacture high end products, consumers seem to prefer low price over high quality so that's what they get. Chain included.

Hitchcocks does a 520 chain and sprockets so it's easy to change over when it's time.

The ability to manufacture high quality components does not always equate to actually doing so.

Even the US itself is an example of that. I had a friend who was an aircraft mechanic in the Australian airforce who said the US built C130s we imported back in the day were always pretty much disassembled, had all nuts and bolts checked and tightened and then reassembled before released for normal service as the quality control was very poor. The US made F18s on the otherhand were apparently fine and needed minimal work.

[Dr Mayhem]

Hello everyone my bike has run 6000 kms and in this period the drive chain adjustment has reached almost at end is this normal or there any problem with the chain otherwise the chain is in excellent condition attaching few pics have a look

Is it possible you're not allowing enough slack with your adjustments?

Just had a look at my 650s chain (six miles on the bike)
and it moves 1.5" - 38mm midway of the chain run. I'll be loosening that closer to 2" to allow for unknown (at this time) sprocket run-out.
Keep in mind every so many revolutions the high sides of the sprockets will oppose each other, and can be a lot more than you think!

I've never had great mileage out of any chains, mostly because of my riding style and bikes they were on I think

[gotbikes]

Same here. It looks like you have some adjustment left. That amount of adjustment used up in 6000km isn't sensational but RE aren't famous for using good quality chains. Just use it up and replace it with a Reynolds or DID chain.

My 2022 has DID from factory.. I'm at 13000kms and it's ready for it's second adjustment. I'm hoping to get at least 20000kms out of it and the sprockets

[ReddingRider]

My 2022 has DID from factory.. I'm at 13000kms and it's ready for it's second adjustment. I'm hoping to get at least 20000kms out of it and the sprockets

Wow,   you're not very optimistic -- I've got 24,000 miles (38,000+ kms) on the chain/sprockets on my GS, and it may be good for another 6000 mile service interval.  I am running a Scottoiler, though.

[Steve Palmer]

Same here. It looks like you have some adjustment left. That amount of adjustment used up in 6000km isn't sensational but RE aren't famous for using good quality chains. Just use it up and replace it with a Reynolds or DID chain.

  It's already fitted with a DID chain.

[Ton1959]

I think that my chain will easily last up to 20.000km.  The axle is still very close to the front so plenty of adjustment left. I have done 8500km now

[lucky phil]

I think that my chain will easily last up to 20.000km.  The axle is still very close to the front so plenty of adjustment left. I have done 8500km now

Just an observation, you cant predict chain wear as you suggest. It's not a linier wear progression but and exponential one and almost impossible to predict.

Phil

[Ton1959]

Just an observation, you cant predict chain wear as you suggest. It's not a linier wear progression but and exponential one and almost impossible to predict.

Phil

I am giving it a try anyway. It might last even longer. Time will tell.

[tomcraig]

8,200 miles on my 2021 and am ready for my second adjustment. I live on a dirt road and ride my share of off pavement.I lube the chain with engine oil after each ride of any distance.

[YellowDuck]

7600 km.  Thrice now I have gone to the garage with the right tools, figuring I would adjust the chain.  All three times I checked the slack and it was fine.  I've never loosened the rear axle bolt on this bike, and honestly my chain cleaning / lubing efforts are on the lazy side.

Need new tires next season so I guess I might finally have to take something apart.

This is what I wanted from this bike.  Just something to ride when I feel like it, that wouldn't demand much of me otherwise.  If you really like to tinker, I could see how this would not be very satisfying.
 

[fireypete]

8,200k on original chain and sprockets on my Interceptor. Still looking very good in fact I have not even adjusted it.