1. Do folks have a preference for Chain brands/types, or is a 530/114 a 530/114?
I need to put on a new chain. Local bike stores have Bike Master (about $94) an RK ($110), and Tsubaki for about $175. The first two are slightly cheaper online. In this thread I see Mustang putting on an EK.
http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,5024 (http://tigertriple.com/forum/index.php/topic,5024)
2. Do I really need to change sprokets even if they look fine?
My chain looks rusty and is fully stretched. I recently had a bike shop put a new tube in my rear tire, and the mechanics said that my rear sprokets looked fine. I have not seen the front yet.
Thanks
Quote from: "jawad"1. Do folks have a preference for Chain brands/types, or is a 530/114 a 530/114?
Most modern O ring chains seem to last about the same , I like the EK's better , must be the gold side plates :ImaPoser
Quote2. Do I really need to change sprokets even if they look fine?
funny thing about sprockets they look fine until you compare one to a brand new one side by side , then you can really see where they wear !
QuoteMy chain looks rusty and is fully stretched. I recently had a bike shop put a new tube in my rear tire, and the mechanics said that my rear sprokets looked fine. I have not seen the front yet.
rusted and fully stretched means the sprockets are knackered , the front will definitely be hooked and shot . New front sprocket from Sprocket Specialist's is under 30 bucks and a new steel rear JT sprocket from dennis Kirk is under 60 bucks , your new chain will thank you .
Thank you Mustang,
I guess a sprocket is a sprocket given the number of teeth? I think I will try to buy local.
I may be looking at about $100+ in tools that I will rarely use again.
Chain breaker and riveter combo ($80-90) and a 33mm socket (about $20)
Some of these things are cheaper on eBay.