Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] How to determine chain status after changing the front sprocket to 17T?

2015-06-21 Thread Allen Thomas
I replace chains when the difference between the tight side and the loose side get too great. But it seems to me it is a fair expectation to get about 25k miles out of a chain. Allen Thomas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers

[Nighthawk Lovers] How to determine chain status after changing the front sprocket to 17T?

2015-06-21 Thread EGrider
Those of you who have gone to 16 or 17 teeth on your front sprockets, how do you now determine the status of your chain since the marks behind the axle are no longer relevant? Miles only? I've put 10,000 miles on my chain, and now I'm getting ready for another 6,000 trip. I haven't tightened the