Hi. I got this off a very unlikely source in Ebay Uk. Seems this seller just buys loads of tat, in among the listings was the new Afam sprocket with a tiny bit of torn wrapping and no box, at £69.00. Got it today and it’s kosher!! I would suggest calling Biketorque, very helpful and knowledgeable.
"I would suggest calling Biketorque, very helpful and knowledgeable.[/QUOTE] Tried them... Compared to Carpimoto they would have been 100 Euro more expensive. Cheers anyways..
Tried them... Compared to Carpimoto they would have been 100 Euro more expensive. Cheers anyways..[/QUOTE] No idea why but sprockets seem to be at a premium now. Most UK based suppliers are out of stock of the most common sizes. Andy
Try e-bay Just got a 42T Supersprox rear, DID ZVMX 116 link and 15T Front with damper just like original Different sellers, but all here within 3 days, fitted, and short test ride before it rained was very positive, much smoother all round and better throttle response, might be to the cost of some top end loss, but no major worry, don't go 150+ very often
Probably, everything to do with being a sovereign nation again Would you be able to ping me the sellers in a personal message, please? I have the same combo on my 1200 but, as mentioned it's for a mate. Cheers. Norm
I ignore those as if you’re scrolling through posts on here on aniPad the nuke feature is easily accidentally pressed michel.
Did I!. Lol.. no idea, pressed in error..... I use paraffin too... just not Egyptian cotton, more like my old pants... lol
Hi @Michel, Good photos BTW. Your rear sprocket looks ok. Your counter-sprocket shows a bit of wear but has some life left. The chain looks really gritty however and needs cleaning. BELIEVE IT OR NOT We have all been conditioned over decades to think that our motorcycle chain requires lubing to extend its life because of metal to metal contact. That use to be true but it's only partly true today. Modern chains has very little metal to metal contact. Our modern chains have internal grease. Next to no lube is required and only enough to prevent corrosion and keep the O-Rings fresh. Consequently, regular cleaning has now taken precedence over regular lubing although one does not replace the other. What is necessary is cleaning. Road grime is primarily sand. Sand are small rocks. These rocks erode your chain and sprockets with each revolution. Although lubing may help to make these rocks move a bit, the lube does not eliminate them. In fact, the lube actually acts as a magnet for more rocks. Lubrication without cleaning only provides a false sense of security. Lube does not remove the root cause of wear: Rocks. There's a huge difference between "cleaning" and "keeping it clean". A deep "cleaning" can take an hour or more while "keeping it clean" will take you two minutes. Each night after you removed the bugs with a hot water shammy, clean the chain. It only takes a couple of minutes. Keep it simple and fast. That's the recipe. 1) Spray and hand-spin a rag doused with a mild de-greaser such as Simple Green around your chain a few times. A nylon grunge brush is also good here. 2) Wipe it dry, 3) Repeat with a third rag that has lube on it. That's it. Clean after each ride day. A micro film of gear oil (such as SAE 80W-90) is best and all your chain requires to prevent rust and keep the rubber seals moist. Anything more than a thin layer is a magnet for road grime. Not only is oil recommended by the manufacturer, it's much cheaper and less messy than spray cans. If you prefer paste like Motul C5, apply only a little and then spread it with the rag by hand spinning the chain/wheel. Save those three rags for the next day. Keep it clean and your chain and sprockets will last a lot longer with fewer adjustments than a filthy yet fully greased chain that will just invite road grime and premature wear. Moreover, your bike will stay cleaner longer as well. On that note, products like Simple Green or equivalent can also be used to remove grime from the bottom half of your bike and will not leave your garage smelling like a military hanger. My mentors have taught me to lead by example. Practice what you preach. Here's a photo of my chain and sprocket when replaced at the first 1000km service. Notice the two 2019 time stamps on the top left hand corner. A year later in 2020. A few days ago at 13,000kms.
