Chains, oil changes, etc!

[st00ji]

was just putting some lube on the chain and noticed a couple of the sections that engage with the sprockets appear to be damaged. (dunno the technical term, heh.)

whats the go on the chain front? genuine all the way, or is there a reputable aftermarket option? if so, from where? bikes an 88 GSXR 250 fwiw.

also, the bike is well due for a oil change - am i best to get oil n filter from red baron or the like, (they are convenient and i get on well with a couple of the guys there) or am i paying a premium? im in auckland.

input appreciated :)

reccomendations on oil appreciated also!

[The Pastor]

was just putting some lube on the chain and noticed a couple of the sections that engage with the sprockets appear to be damaged. (dunno the technical term, heh.)

whats the go on the chain front? genuine all the way, or is there a reputable aftermarket option? if so, from where? bikes an 88 GSXR 250 fwiw.

also, the bike is well due for a oil change - am i best to get oil n filter from red baron or the like, (they are convenient and i get on well with a couple of the guys there) or am i paying a premium? im in auckland.

input appreciated :)

reccomendations on oil appreciated also!
oil and filter is easy to do, (so is the chain) but if you got the money, get them to do it.

If you dont, diy. <-- get a quote first tho cant be much more than 1hrs labour all up

[Katman]

whats the go on the chain front? genuine all the way, or is there a reputable aftermarket option?


There are a number of reputable brands out there. To all intents and purposes they're all as good as each other.

Just don't buy a cheap Chinese brand.

[Flip]

All chains are made by chain companies not bike makers. DID are very good, get a good quality one like a O ring chain, They last a lot longer and need less maintenance..

[KiwiGs]

What they said
Get an O ring chain. Do your oil and filter yourself. It is not to hard.
If your sprockets are knackered then replace them at the same time as you do the chain, otherwise your chain wont last as long as it should...

[st00ji]

thanks for the advice guys, im a car mechanic by day so hopefully i'll be able to work out an oil and filter on a bike ;)

cheers!

[CookMySock]

im a car mechanic by day so hopefully i'll be able to work out an oil and filter on a bike ;)You'll be fine. You do realise bikes can't use car oil?

The important difference between bikes and cars, is everything is so much smaller and lighter on bikes, and you can overtighten things so easily. Suggest you start out using the torque wrench and the manual, just to get your tightening wrist in the ballpark.

Steve

[st00ji]

cheers for the comments DB. i wasnt planning on putting car oil in it - i know enough about how much is spent on R&D on engines to want to use the stuff the manufacturer recommends, or at least something close to it.