Good place to get a chain for my GN250? [Archive]

bosslady

25th February 2013, 20:59

I think my chain has had it. I keep having to adjust it so often cause it keeps getting way too loose, just seems ridiculous. Further to that, it appears to be rusting. This should probably be blamed on the time I cleaned it cause it was so "icky" with degreaser in a can. Oh well... it's never had its chain changed anyway I guess. Where do I get a good chain/what am I meant to be looking for? I guess I want the chain and sprocket set, or whatever. My flatmate said he will help me (read, he will be forced) change my chain, don't really want to pay someone to do it cause I guess it's not necessary is it really? Anyway, where? price?!

Cheers

Disco Dan

25th February 2013, 21:04

LUBE YOUR CHAIN... you should LUBE every time you fill up with gas. Or every time you check tire pressure... about once a week at least.

bosslady

25th February 2013, 21:13

LUBE YOUR CHAIN... you should LUBE every time you fill up with gas. Or every time you check tire pressure... about once a week at least.

I don't think so, I think it already has too much lube, hence why it spits it all over my tyre rims, or wtf they're called. I've been told it's plenty lubed by a few guys. Har, har. But really, I have.

ducatilover

25th February 2013, 21:17

Trademe or your local bike shop, no need for a uber fancy mental spastic hyper XYZOPHK Ring chain on a GN, but not a retarded $40 job either.

bosslady

25th February 2013, 21:33

Trademe or your local bike shop, no need for a uber fancy mental spastic hyper XYZOPHK Ring chain on a GN, but not a retarded $40 job either.

Would it be cheaper/just as good whatever I get on trademe as what a bike shop would sell me?

ellipsis

25th February 2013, 21:36

...your sprocket, either fore or aft does not need replacing unless it needs to be...dont get naively fucked up on shit like this...easy to find out if yer cogs are fucked...

ducatilover

25th February 2013, 21:42

Would it be cheaper/just as good whatever I get on trademe as what a bike shop would sell me?

Generally, yes.

But then somebody will yell and whinge at you for choosing where to spend your money and call you a lesbian or something?

tigertim20

25th February 2013, 21:46

Disco Dan

25th February 2013, 21:53

I don't think so, I think it already has too much lube, hence why it spits it all over my tyre rims, or wtf they're called. I've been told it's plenty lubed by a few guys. Har, har. But really, I have.

You mentioned it was rusty = symptom of lack of lube. Then you said you used degreaser on it... which removes lube.

Little tip: avoid the 'degreaser in a can' and clean your chain with an old toothbrush and a little jar with some turpentine in it. Remove the key to avoid accidents and mark a link of your chain with a sticky label or something so you know when you have been round it. I also like to get an old spray and wipe bottle with turpentine in it - after brushing use the spray bottle to 'rinse' the dirt off further then wipe with a clean rag. Then apply a light coating of your favourite (BIKE) lube.

In regards to it's replacement - as others said, go to the bike shop.

bosslady

25th February 2013, 21:57

not to be rude, but Ill be forward, you dont seem to know fuckall about the mechanical side, take it to a bike shop and get them to fit it for ya too. a chain for a GN is not going to be real expensive anyway

Yea thanks but please learn to read... my flat mate will be doing it for me. He does everything on his own (much more expensive, faster) bikes and is mechanically minded/inclined/whatever. So... I'm not paying for labour if it's not necessary, which it's not. I can only do small things I.e. change my oil/filter, brake fluid, tighten chain. Fucked if I'm gonna change the chain, that's what boys are for.

FJRider

25th February 2013, 21:58

Would it be cheaper/just as good whatever I get on trademe as what a bike shop would sell me?

Ring a few shops (that are still open) ... ask for a price to buy AND fit ...

bosslady

25th February 2013, 22:04

You mentioned it was rusty = symptom of lack of lube. Then you said you used degreaser on it... which removes lube.

Little tip: avoid the 'degreaser in a can' and clean your chain with an old toothbrush and a little jar with some turpentine in it. Remove the key to avoid accidents and mark a link of your chain with a sticky label or something so you know when you have been round it. I also like to get an old spray and wipe bottle with turpentine in it - after brushing use the spray bottle to 'rinse' the dirt off further then wipe with a clean rag. Then apply a light coating of your favourite (BIKE) lube.

In regards to it's replacement - as others said, go to the bike shop.

Please read... I've no intention of changing the chain myself, my flatmate will be doing it and is more than competent.

I know why it's gone rusty, hence me offering my reasoning I.e. degreaser in a can, so already telling me something I know... I cleaned it again last week with turps and lubed it, less than a week later or so, had rust and I only rode one day last week, my bike lives in the garage. It never did this before I "cleaned" it and no amount of lube will help it IMO. I've fucked it. No biggy though it's a 8yo chain that's almost doubled the ks it came with in 2 months. She's been working hard...

ducatilover

25th February 2013, 22:04

Fucked if I'm gonna change the chain, that's what boys are for.

You got a mean frying pan I take it :motu: :bleh:

Changing the chain on a ginny is very straight forward :2thumbsup You flatmate will be able to teach you a valuable skill and stuff, and he's probably not going to be a knob and write silly messages because you're knew at bike maintenance ;)

bosslady

25th February 2013, 22:12

You got a mean frying pan I take it :motu: :bleh:

Changing the chain on a ginny is very straight forward :2thumbsup You flatmate will be able to teach you a valuable skill and stuff, and he's probably not going to be a knob and write silly messages because you're knew at bike maintenance ;)

His teaching method, so to speak, is frustrating and painful at times and I won't deny there have been tears and tantrums... his of course.... errm anyway at least I can do some stuff now and I am yet to break a nail?

And no, no frying pan. It's easier to comply than to put up with hours of bitching dun ya think? ;)

ducatilover

25th February 2013, 22:15

His teaching method, so to speak, is frustrating and painful at times and I won't deny there have been tears and tantrums... his of course.... errm anyway at least I can do some stuff now and I am yet to break a nail?

And no, no frying pan. It's easier to comply than to put up with hours of bitching dun ya think? ;)

Please video him working? For the greater good.

No frying pan? Sorry mate, it's over.

ellipsis

25th February 2013, 22:38

...if you dont apply yourself to the learning of the basics you will never attain the heights of that you wish to aspire to... and it's really quite easy and the knowledge is there for you to acquire...grills dont have an exemption..

awayatc

26th February 2013, 06:26

i think Pascoes sell nice matching chains for GN's............

Paul in NZ

26th February 2013, 08:51

ducatilover

26th February 2013, 09:02

I think a GN250 runs a 520 chain at 100 links (check your manual). Use latex gloves to keep the mess off your hands and you will be sweet as.

That's bang on Paul, I just checked the manual

Katman

26th February 2013, 09:12

Expect to pay around $100 for a basic O ring chain.

If you find an O ring chain for much less than that it is most likely a shit quality chain out of China.

bosslady

26th February 2013, 09:26

Oh FFS dive in and do it yourself. Your flattie or one of the Akl aging lothario’s will show you and how to gauge the condition of sprockets etc. The whole point of doing it yourself is to gain knowledge and become independent. If you are going to travel 2 weeks on this thing you best learn how to replace a chain and how a joining link works (a spare link and chain breaker are a good investment).

Before you buy a chain you need to know the size of the chain and the length (how many links).

Here is a good link on how you measure a chain size but be warned these are for old classics etc

http://www.sprocketsunlimited.com/Chainspecifications.html
or here
http://chain-guide.com/basics/1-1-1-structure-power-transmission-chain.html

I think a GN250 runs a 520 chain at 100 links (check your manual). Use latex gloves to keep the mess off your hands and you will be sweet as.

Now, now, calm down ;) Yes my flatty will be doing it, but as with everything else, I will be watching/learning. I am well aware of the importance/helpfulness of learning to do stuff myself which if you'd read my posts, you would see I am already doing I already adjust my own chain, change my own oil and filter etc... SO relax...

I am going to Holeshot hopefully some time this week, today maybe, to buy said chain and sprocket. But thank you :)

bosslady

26th February 2013, 09:27

Expect to pay around $100 for a basic O ring chain.

If you find an O ring chain for much less than that it is most likely a shit quality chain out of China.

Hey thanks for that, good to know.

Paul in NZ

26th February 2013, 09:52

Now, now, calm down ;)

Only my post was excited... Trust me - I'm very calm when other people are working on their own bikes ;-)

Good onya for giving it a go but dive in and git yer hands on it... Nothing beats the tactile experience to touching the parts. Watching someone else do stuff to your bike is like watching crappy porn on the net instead of ... well you know....

bosslady

26th February 2013, 09:56

Watching someone else do stuff to your bike is like watching crappy porn on the net instead of ... well you know....

No I don't know, care to elaborate? Just joking...

I won't get to just watch anyway, I never do, he points at stuff and makes me do it. Sometimes I cry...

Haha thanks.

Paul in NZ

26th February 2013, 10:07

No I don't know, care to elaborate? Just joking...

I won't get to just watch anyway, I never do, he points at stuff and makes me do it. Sometimes I cry...

Haha thanks.

Bosslady cries? Good lord.....

That would probably scare me into doing it for you - well played..

bosslady

26th February 2013, 10:11

Bosslady cries? Good lord.....

That would probably scare me into doing it for you - well played..

It doesn't usually work with him :(

Paul in NZ

26th February 2013, 10:19

It doesn't usually work with him :(

I guess he has lived alone too long....

Tigadee

7th March 2013, 07:51

LUBE YOUR CHAIN... you should LUBE every time you fill up with gas. Or every time you check tire pressure... about once a week at least.

:eek5: Every time?! You likes your lubes, doncha?

bosslady

7th March 2013, 10:35

I got my flatmate to put the chain on. All I can say is, next time I will pay someone to do it. He'll never do it for me again :lol:

ducatilover

7th March 2013, 10:44

Pray tell, what happened?
:whistle:

Paul in NZ

7th March 2013, 10:53

Pray tell, what happened?
:whistle:

Probably wasnt the flatmates idea of a 'dirty evening'......

If you have not done it a few times it can be horrible. Easy way is... (warning you might need to remove rear fastening of any chain guard and lift it out of the way with an old bungee etc)

Loosen chain adjusters and axle - move wheel forwards

Get bike with rear wheel in the air and free to turn (not essential but best)

Rotate wheel until joining link is on the rear sprocket. Lock back wheel with a wedge/block of wood etc.

Remove joining link and drop bottom part of the old chain down.

Attach new chain to the end of the old chain with joining link.

Pull top half of the old chain which should haul the old and new chain up through the front sprocket. Get the end of the new chain and remove old chain.

Join chain with new joining link.

Adjust chain and clean up...

bosslady

7th March 2013, 11:46

Pray tell, what happened?
:whistle:

He'd never changed a chain on a bike before, I didn't know that. He has only had fairly new (s1000rr at the mo) bikes and track bikes at that, and he (so he says) hasn't even done as much road riding as me in my 3 months in his 5-6 years of riding so it wasn't exactly a normal thing for him to do... Anyway we didn't have proper tools to cut the chain or to put the chain link (?????) together, took like 2-3 hours to get my chain on/change the back sprocket, we still haven't changed the front one, lol. Anyway in the end we found out that the chain adjuster on my bike had lost its thread, so the bolt was vibrating out, which is what made my chain loose... these have since been replaced...

Probably wasnt the flatmates idea of a 'dirty evening'......

If you have not done it a few times it can be horrible.

He's not interested in any other kind of dirty evenings with me :lol: but yea safe to say he won't help me with this ever again ahhaa

Monkfish

7th March 2013, 11:59

He's not interested in any other kind of dirty evenings with me :lol: but yea safe to say he won't help me with this ever again ahhaa

Is he Gehy?....

Paul in NZ

7th March 2013, 12:23

Is he Gehy?....

Thats very sexist.... It doesnt have to be the man ya know....

Boss lady might be the ghey one :lol: (or with a nick like that VERY intimidating....) :crazy:

Monkfish

7th March 2013, 14:25

Thats very sexist.... It doesnt have to be the man ya know....

Boss lady might be the ghey one :lol:

I know lesbians, and let me assure you I am still interested. :drool: ;)

bosslady

7th March 2013, 15:00

Is he Gehy?....

Nope, I'm pretty sure he likes vag (look at me, so classy).

Thats very sexist.... It doesnt have to be the man ya know....

Boss lady might be the ghey one :lol: (or with a nick like that VERY intimidating....) :crazy:

No, no, I do like me some peeny, no vag for me, thanks.

I know lesbians, and let me assure you I am still interested. :drool: ;)

Pervert.

:P