Hyosung needs new chain at 4,000km

[2fellas]

well looks like my chain is stuffed goew tight then loose so better bite the bullet and get a new one any advice ?

[2fellas]

ha ha i mean goes tight then loose ......bad spelling

[HTFU]

There must be a wide range in the quality of chain as well as differences in the way the bike wears the chain out.

My GPX has done 18000km on the original and its still in good nick. My GN went through them every 6000-8000ks. I clean and lube the same for each bike.

GN chain was not very expensive so maybe look at a similar O ring chain to what the Kawasaki Ninja has on it. May cost twice as much (not sure have not had to replace yet) but way less chain adjustment on my GPX.

[2fellas]

yea i seem to be adjusting it a fair bit ...it has worn really weird good in some parts stretched in others ,i clean and lube every few weeks as well , maybe its just a cheaper grade chain
wonder if its a warrenty claim

[RantyDave]

You might have over tightened it at some point. I've seen both chains and sprockets stuffed *really* fast by riding with it too tight. It does need some slack and (this is the hard part) you need to measure it with your weight on the seat. For extra marks you could ensure it still has a little slack in it once the suspension is fully compressed.

Dave

[2fellas]

thanks mate my mate is bike mechanic and has just moved back down here from whangarai ( opps spelling ) and wil sort me a new chain at cost ...phew ..will leave it to him to adjust from now on

[DarkLord]

I got my chain and sprockets done at about 28,000 k's or so for $249 from Cycletreads up here on the shore. I had an X-ring chain fitted so hopefully it should last a bit longer. Apparently the Hyosungs do go through the chains pretty rapidly though so don't be too surprised if you find yourself replacing it somewhat regularly.

Cheers,

DarkLord

[Rockbuddy]

well looks like my chain is stuffed goew tight then loose so better bite the bullet and get a new one any advice ?

advice = sell the bike get a new one

[2fellas]

thanks mate yea i heard that VTwins were hard on chains ...

[CookMySock]

Nah the hyo factory chain is a cheap one. Slap a new one on - end of problem.

Try them on for a warranty claim though.

Steve

[Scouse]

thanks mate yea i heard that VTwins were hard on chains ...

Ya choc nob its all to do with the cheap as chain that Hyosung fits to thier bikes, not because yer 250 v-Twin is pulseing the life out of yer chain.

[nivram]

I'm still on the original Hyo chain 10,000ks later with very little stretch in it, I just lube it and clean it every couple of weeks. I guess I've just been lucky so far.

I used to have A Suzuki DR that would eat chains every 5000-6000ks and develop tight spots.

[puddytat]

Ive heard it be said that a non centered sprocket can stretch yer chain odd like too...
Wee strips of beer can round ye studs like fix it noicely,makes up for the shite manufactoring tolerances eh......

[DarkLord]

Just a suggestion -

It may not be necessary after only 4,000 k's but at some stage it may be an idea to look at getting your sprockets replaced as well, from what I hear putting a new chain onto worn sprockets will wear the new chain out faster.

Like I say it's probably not necessary after only 4,000 k's but something to keep in mind anyway.

Cheers

DarkLord

[Jantar]

Just a suggestion -

It may not be necessary after only 4,000 k's but at some stage it may be an idea to look at getting your sprockets replaced as well, from what I hear putting a new chain onto worn sprockets will wear the new chain out faster....

The distance travelled doesn't matter. If the chain is worn then so are the sprockets. it false economy to replace one without the other.

I am suprised at the chain wearing out at only 4000 km though. It suggests that you do a lot of riding in adverse conditions (ie wet and/or dusty roads). it would pay to fit a scottoiler or similar oiling system at the same time as your new chain. The saving in chain relacements will pay for a scottoiler in only 4000km.