Would you be pissed off?

[pzkpfw]

I'd be taking the cover off the front sprocket and seeing what gunk has built up in there since the chain was replaced.

(And checking it, and everything else, for rubbing.)

[Big Dog]

Is that a piece of wire sticking out?
Did make pretty good chains. I typically get > 60,000 from one.
I lube every when it looks dry, between 600 and 1000km.
I don't clean the chain unless I have a special event to attend where photos are likely. So maybe 1 time a year?
I used to use motul but switched to waxes. Put on a hot chain by the time it is cold any dirt in your chain is now on the garage floor. This is easily swept up.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[mossy1200]

If you sent them that photo it might be why they didn't want to help.
Clean it all up and post photos of it clean and the sprocket.
Is the sprocket a light weight ally version?
Did you put the front sprocket on back to front if its shaped type? Some line up one way only. Front shaft and sprocket ok?

[Oakie]

The rivets on that chain just don't look right. That's what i thought you were on about until I saw the piece of O ring. You're not cleanign it with Kero are you? Used to be the thing to do but not anymore ... not good for O rings apparently.

[The End]

The rivets on that chain just don't look right. That's what i thought you were on about until I saw the piece of O ring. You're not cleanign it with Kero are you? Used to be the thing to do but not anymore ... not good for O rings apparently.

Having dealt with a strange noise from day one of installing the kit, I have checked, re-checked and checked again the whole system. I've also had it checked by 2 others. In all cases the chain has been properly aligned, correctly adjusted and the sprockets installed correctly.

The only thing I have cleaned the chain and sprockets with has been a rag with warm soapy water. The chain was bought new and I have not touched the rivets except on the 1 master link when installing the new chain.

I have purposely taken extra care of this chain and sprocket kit since it cost so bloody much.

[Oakie]

In that case, yes, I would be pissed off.

[Ocean1]

If you've been treating it as you say then the broken O-ring is probably a manufacturing fault. I wouldn't bother with the retailer, or not just them, a carefully worded note to DID's technical dept may produce a result.

Motul is my oil of choice, with one exception; their chain lube. I goes on very low viscocity but dries quickly and becomes very sticky. All manner of grit and crap sticks to the chain to act like grinding paste. I suspect it's the sticky lube that makes it look as if you haven't cleaned the chain very well.

Funny you should say that. I was recommended Motul road chain lube for the SDR and having bought some I noticed exactly what you suggest. I've cleaned it off and replaced it with the dregs of a can of Spectro SX wax which I'd bought thinking it was the same as the old Spectro wax I liked, (it's not, it also goes on quite thin and dries a bit sticky).

So, after considerable research, (at least 10 min) I've got some Bel-Ray white lube coming, and we'll see what that feels like.

[mossy1200]

So, after considerable research, (at least 10 min) I've got some Bel-Ray white lube coming, and we'll see what that feels like.

Wouldn't recommend Castrol. It seems to stick to everything other than the chain.

[Oakie]

So, after considerable research, (at least 10 min) I've got some Bel-Ray white lube coming, and we'll see what that feels like.

Got myself a can of that recently. Seems pretty good.

[Ocean1]

Wouldn't recommend Castrol. It seems to stick to everything other than the chain.

Remember that Castrol shit-in-a-can you used to boil up your chain in? One lap of a sandy MX track and your chain was toast

[mossy1200]

Remember that Castrol shit-in-a-can you used to boil up your chain in? One lap of a sandy MX track and your chain was toast

I have some if you want it. I was going to use it at work to stick carpet tiles down in the office but went with F2 contact adhesive instead.

[Ocean1]

I have some if you want it. I was going to use it at work to stick carpet tiles down in the office but went with F2 contact adhesive instead.

Keep it, if you ever need to burn your tent down while lubing your chain on a camp cooker you'll find it very useful.

[Paul in NZ]

A kit I could, but not this specific one.

I'd suggest NOT buying that kit again then....

[nodrog:Me]

hey, its better than being pissed on.

[mossy1200]

hey, its better than being pissed on.

Unless you have been stung by a Jellyfish and don't need to go.