{"id":8224,"date":"2020-04-24T16:19:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T21:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/?p=8224"},"modified":"2022-05-27T13:16:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T18:16:32","slug":"when-to-replace-a-motorcycle-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/24\/when-to-replace-a-motorcycle-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Replace a Motorcycle Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the motorcycling world, chain final drives lead the way in popularity.&nbsp; They deliver excellent power and are easy to maintain.&nbsp; But they do require maintenance more frequently than shaft or belt drives.&nbsp; They need to be cleaned and lubed periodically and, eventually, they need to be replaced.&nbsp; So how do you know when your chain has had enough?&nbsp; If you follow the easy steps below, you will be able to determine when it&#8217;s time to replace your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denniskirk.com\/motorcycle\/drive-chain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">motorcycle chain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With use, drive chains will actually \u201cstretch\u201d out.&nbsp; The materials and components don\u2019t actually stretch, though.&nbsp; The elongation of the chain is caused by the wear and tear that is done on the pins and bushings.&nbsp; The wear and tear is caused by the links entering and exiting the sprockets.&nbsp; Debris and lack of lubrication accelerate the deterioration.&nbsp; Slack in the links is created as the material is worn away from the pins and bushings.&nbsp; That slack translates into the stretch of the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is a \u201cStretched\u201d Chain Bad?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the elongation of a chain is caused by the wear and tear of components, its strength becomes compromised.&nbsp; A possible danger is that you are more likely to snap a worn-out chain.&nbsp; And as you can imagine, that can be very dangerous for you and your machine. Performance is also hindered with an elongated chain.&nbsp; The elongated links don&#8217;t get the same bite on the sprocket with the added free play.&nbsp; This will result in a loss of power transfer.&nbsp; It may or may not be noticeable to you, depending on how in tune you are with your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Check for a Worn Chain<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different ways to check for chain wear.&nbsp; The owner\u2019s manual for your motorcycle is likely to list a specific process.&nbsp; Following that process is the safest bet to get desired results. But if you don\u2019t have a manual, there are generic ways of checking chain wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the easiest way:&nbsp; Go to the rear sprocket and grab the chain at the point of the furthest sprocket tooth.&nbsp; Pull straight back on the chain.&nbsp; If, when you pull, half or more of the sprocket tooth is revealed, it is time for a new chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A chain with life left in it should fit snug and cannot be pulled away from the sprocket.&nbsp; Be sure to also check your chain over for kinked links and rusty spots.&nbsp; When on a stand, the rear wheel should spin by hand without any hiccups in the rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s time to change your drive chain, it&#8217;s also likely a good time to change the sprockets.  Running a new chain on worn sprockets can accelerate the wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean and lube your chain often and you can lengthen its lifespan.  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