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Jul 20, 2006 | 08:13 PM

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The_rabbit1

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From: Norfolk, VA

Re: Chain?

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Originally Posted by skr00zloose

it's probably your chain. if it's really shot, it'll make a bunch of noise no matter what you do to it. grab one of the rollers on the chain, if it has a bunch of slop in it, it's probably shot. always replace the chain/sprockets as a set. putting a new chain on old sprockets will eat the chain in a hurry, and vise versa. if you need someone to replace the chain/sprockets, let me know, i can do it for alot less than any shop. if you have the parts in hand, i can get it back to you the same day you drop it off, as long as it's somewhat early when it's dropped off.
you can get a chain sprocket set from any decent shop for about $150-$200, depending on what kind of chain, and what size/material the sprockets are. labor wise (foor me to do it anyway) it'd be in the nieghborhood of $50 or so.

no hard feelings, but this man knows his stuff, just giving an option if you don't have the money but don't wanna miss out on the summer.

Jul 20, 2006 | 08:31 PM

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skr00zloose

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From: va beach/ 757

Re: Chain?

understandable, trust me, i know all about being broke. hell, i have 4 sprockets and 2 chains on my chopper (jackshaft, right side drive, left side transmission) 2 slightly used chains (one o-ring, one non o-ring), 3 new sprockets, and 1 used sprocket. it works, but it's not the best thing to do. i was just saying, it's not the best thing to do. if your strapped for cash though, you gotta do what you gotta do.
that's kinda how i built a custom chop from the ground up for $600...it ain't the prettiest thing, but it does the job.

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Jul 22, 2006 | 09:54 AM

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3xb18

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From: (757)(804)(252)(540)(443)

Re: Chain?

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Originally Posted by The_rabbit1

i'll bite $50 and ten minutes 2 times a year versus $200 and an hr. once a year.

Two chains a year wtf are you doing I rode 3 years and 5000 miles on my old oem chain and never changed it just lube and clean it alot and you will be good. but if you are gonna change your chain do the sprocket like steve said..