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bigmac103
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#16 PostAuthor: bigmac103 » Thu May 07, 2009 7:50 pm

So what your saying is go back to Z1, Z1A Chain oil pump systems! I thought the O ring chain solved that problem?
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#17 PostAuthor: Pigford » Thu May 07, 2009 7:58 pm

Defo not an advocate of "Scotoiler" systems, Bigmac.......

You summed it up well.... 'O' rings negate the need for them really... They are just more complication & weight on the bike....

If you wanna keep a modern chain in good nick... clean it regularly with proper 'O' ring friendly cleaner & then lube with appropriate oil :wink:

Or get an ST :P
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#18 PostAuthor: bigmac103 » Thu May 07, 2009 8:10 pm

Regards to the chain, if they last 10,000 or 50,000 miles not a problem just really would like to know what the life expectancy for a standard chain is? If my chain needs replacing after 10,000 miles and they normally last double then what am I doing wrong? What can i do to extend the life? Not sure I started asking this question :pist But bloody informative anyway, keep it up chaps. :up
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#19 PostAuthor: Geoff Meager » Thu May 07, 2009 9:30 pm

Any chain life is dependent on the rider .... smoother acceleration & gear changes always benefit chain & sprocket life .... plus good chain maintenance
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