Tight and slack chain

[Eric]

So you are now running a new chain on an old sprocket  or did you get another new, different branded sprocket?

JT full steel are good quality, id be steering clear of fancy aluminium sprockets myself.

[Eric]

So you are now running a new chain on an old sprocket  or did you get another new, different branded sprocket?

JT full steel are good quality, id be steering clear of fancy aluminium sprockets myself.

I put the old sprocket on to illuminate all scenarios as none of the other scenarios from others did not work and I've come to the conclusion that it was a bad rear sprocket not once but twice. I will be looking elsewhere for a rear sprocket the old one was a process of illumination and I think may have sorted my problem
 Just gotta find another one

[Eric GSX1400K3]

I checked the renthal ones, all aluminium.  Stick with steel would be my advice.

[grog]

Esjot would be my choice, German quality with highest grade steel.A bit dearer but quality costs.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Esjot would be my choice, German quality with highest grade steel.A bit dearer but quality costs.

esjot is JT as far as i know

[grog]

Esjot is German company,JT or Jomthai Asahi, same company, are made China or Thailand, both leading brands.

[dave55]

Hello, i was looking this aft on ebay for new chain and sprocket kits. Does not seem to be much choice on there for makers or suppliers, most offering various sprocket sizes saying they are standard equipment on 1400s
I put the last one on in 2012 , Make EK heavy duty x ring . when i have checked on past dates for invoice and Mot date it has only done 9147ml due to various lay offs.
So not sure whether to change or not , which make is best these days , ZVX OR ZVX M
All opinions welcomed.  Cheers Dave

[KiwiCol]

have a read of the attached PDF in this link, https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=775.0

[Mick_J]

9000 miles is not great for a chain/sprocket set, my bikes still on it's original at 35000 miles.  Its a DiD chain.  I think the ZVM is the better chain.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

RK Takasago ZXW chain and sprockets for me, bikes on 51000kms and I think it's the second set in it's lifetime. Correct adjustment and cleaning is key.

[grog]

Dave, think all brand names are good. I had RK seize a link, think mainly due to useless wurth chain lube. Fitted lesser EK than yours, O ring to wear out sprockets b4 a whole new set. 30 th ks now, never even needed adjustment once. Lasting IMO is due to maintenance and correct lube.I clean with brake cleaner and wd40, brush n rag, many spins. posted many times on my lube but is superb. VMX Castrol gear oil. Oil can, spin and apply to each side. Spin wheel heaps more. Wipe off with rag, Have a 1/2 hour ride, wipe away fling, job done for ages. Chain just sounds nice, totally not a fan of spray can chain lube.Just my way. EK have highest tensile chain, reckon be my next, doubt id ever wear it out. EK ZVX3. 

[dave55]

Thanks for all replies, will give a good clean and check Grog style and see what i think.
I have been using some chain lube from when i worked on fork trucks , sticky as shit and dont fly off but may be too sticky for this job .Thanks Dave

[GSXKING]

I've always had XRing chain different colours over the years.
Chain is under a lot of stress under heavy acceleration and wheelies so my mileage is reduced significantly.

However as Grog points out regular cleaning to get rid of grit etc prior to lubing helps significantly.

I've always used Motul chain lube it goes on white so you can see if you've missed anything. It dries clear and let it sit overnight there is zero fling.

[Nic]

I'm with the Grog system now, thanks Grog. VMX80, clean chain with just a rag because I do it often then apply the VMX, leave over night with rags under chain.
That spray chain lube, IMO it's just sticky shit that main job is to have abrasive road pus stick to it. As a lube, meh.