Chain

[ditchdoc1017]

Well I had the shop I use order me a new chain and sproket set I rode up today and had them put it on.I knew I need a new chain due to it stretching and unable to get it to seat right in the teeth.Well man it's even rides better quiter I was hearing a noise unknown it's was the chain roaring also hitting my stand.I rode the 75 miles home and it's was great. I love the Kat the more i ride it.Total cost $174 put on.

[ThAzKat]

Yes, a new chain and sprockets does help!

[WildKat]

Which chain did you get? Did you keep the standard size sprocket or perhaps go up a notch?

That chain must have been all kinds of loose for you to notice it hitting your stand !

[ditchdoc1017]

I got a Rand K i think thats right the stock size.

[The CyberPoet]

Few people realize that a crap chain can easily sap 10% of the power output of the engine and cause a lot of noise... glad to hear you got it all taken care of Just remember not to over-tighten it (a lot of shops do that, knowing they'll get more business later as a result -- run your 98+ Kat chain at 1.0 to 1.1" inches of slack on the centerstand), keep it clean and lubed...

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[ThAzKat]

Clean and lubed is the most important part of chain life. 1" is a real good setting and will not rob the bike of any power. they recommend 3/4 to 1", don't ever set it at 3/4. you will notice power difference, atleast I did and be sure it is a true 1". Spin the wheel and check it in a few different spots. I recommend using Chain wax instead of just chain oil or lube, take the bike for a ride for about 15 minutes and put the wax on it.

[WildKat]

Wax or lube..as long as you take care of it, it will treat you right for a long time.

Personally I prefer lube than wax.. uh, nevermind

[ditchdoc1017]

Thanks Guys it's feels like it has more power lol.

[JCB]

where did you get the chain? local or Internet? I need to replace mine as well....Thinking the sprocket too, but I have to check them out for wear first...

[mx916]

I use Maxima Chain Wax and am very happy with it. It does'nt fling off too much.

[ditchdoc1017]

I have a local shop not a dealer I order all my stuff thru he beats internet pricing and I rode it up 45 min later there done. $140 + labor + tax came to $174. I know I get some good deals with them since all the guys at the shop race Motocross and I am the Paramedic for the Alabama series so the cut me a break.

[meanstrk]

Did that price include new sprockets also?

[md86]

$140 for just a chain and you got RAPED . $140 for chain AND sprockets ain't terrible .