Gents - 2013 mutley owner here, this is the first bike I have owned and put more than 7k miles on myself over 18 months, which means I am now at 13.5k total, chain is f’d after riding all thru winter, and needs replacing - I think it’s the OEM. Being a relative noob, I think I am supposed to replace sprockets at the same time, and have looked at many pictures about tooth wear - but thought some of your opinions might confirm whether I need to go all in and replace the lot, or can/should go chain only? Any advice appreciated and don’t judge me for the dirt, it’s all up for cleaning this weekend!!
Yup...that spocket is toast also. I'll dig up a Ducati service manual pic for you. Chain should last you 20,000 with weekly (300 miles) wax and bi-weekly degrease, spockets should last you two chains. The #1 killer is chain being too tight...i always leave mine a 'little' loose. Also try to apply wax to warm chain, simply spray it when you get back from a ride.
Thanks very much for looking - job on then. I have been careful with the tension, but haven’t been as diligent with the cleaning/lubing routine over this winter.....£££ lesson learned!! Cheers again.
Mr White is right! I'd only disagree to say replace the sprockets along with a new chain every time. No need to buy expensive flashy sprockets, and then you have confidence that the chain will last as long as it can within the way that you treat it, without a worn sprocket accelerating its demise. Also, buy the best chain you can afford.
Thanks v much - bit the bullet, just ordered: 1 DID ZVM-X Extreme Heavy Duty Gold X-Ring Chain (Standard length) 1 AFAM Steel Rear Sprocket (Standard size) 1 AFAM Steel Front Sprocket (Standard size) 1 DID VX Hollow Tip Rivet Link (To suit the chain provided)... And a gigantic f’off breaker bar to get the rear axle nut off....
That's the same kit I've got. Good stuff. I then paid £80 to get it fitted (so no need for a breaker bar) - money well spent.
Glad it’s a good kit cheers - always worried with fleabay but so much cheaper than anywhere else. Hmmm...I reckon that might have been money well spent fir me also, but I will have a go myself first...I did the crime, better do the time!!
That's what I've just fitted, but I have a Dewalt impact gun and a DID KM500R rivet tool so did it myself. Much better than oem chain though.
PS, rear wheel nut is 230nm Front sprocket is 186nm The 6 rear sprocket nuts are 44nm Swing arm pinch bolts are 35nm
Three lads and a windy gun couldn’t get the rear nut off at a tyre place I went to a few months back, ended up using the big bar...kit looks nice though cheers for the pic, looking forward to having a rear end to be proud of....
The dewalt dcf899. Never found a nut it won't shift, has 950nm sustained torque, with 1600nm breakaway. Best tool I ever bought, spins rear wheel nuts off in seconds
Pps, makes sure you torque the rear sprocket bolts before putting sprocket and carrier back on bike, the Allen key won't fit in the back to the cush drives with sprocket in place.
.....clearly I need to watch a shitload of YouTube clips before I start this..... Awesome tips though - cheers mate.
One last one, the front sprocket nut has a fold over tab washer. Instead of hammering it back with a screwdriver and risk splitting or damaging it, open it very slightly with a screwdriver then gently hammer the socket on to the nut to flatten the tab washer the rest of the way. Jobs a piece of piss and you should have no issues. Edit. Socket needed is 32mm
Hub Pinch bolt, torque in 1:2:1 sequence. if you do both in turn to 35Nm the first will be slack so do it again
Can’t say thanks enough - as soon as it all gets here (and the 32mm socket) I will have a crack at it!! Piece of piss you say.... famous last words for me....”5 minute job, back before you know it...”
Oh yeah, and obviously make sure you remove front sprocket nut before breaking the chain, or then you may struggle
