New chain and sprockets....

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Ian522 · #1 Unread post by **Ian522** » Thu May 10, 2007 1:39 am

I have an '82 Honda with what appears to be the original chain. As you can imagine it is pretty old and grimey. Ive been keeping it lubed well, but I checked the tension yesterday and its past the 1" limit of chain freeplay. I have a feeling ill need to replace it soon.

Its a old-school standard chain, can I replace it with a modern o-ring chain?

Anyone know about how much $$$ it would cost me for a shop to put on a new chain and sprockets? (ball park estimate)

flw · #2 Unread post by **flw** » Thu May 10, 2007 1:55 am

Is your chain tension adjustment at it's max? If not, just adjust and start looking for a future chain replacement aftermarket or used. If not already packed in grease, just store in clean oil pan w/cover.

With a bike of your age, if you don't already have a tire source, you should start looking for one that has your tires. Don't buy and then store, just locate where you can get them for when its time.

CORSCO · #3 Unread post by **CORSCO** » Thu May 10, 2007 2:15 pm

Yes, you should be able to replace it with a o-ring chain. Don't skimp on the price, though. You get what you pay for when it comes to chains. Expect to pay around $130 just for the chain. And always replace the chain and sprockets as a set. Never one at a time. Our shop charges a hour and a half for this job @ $70/hour. The sprocket prices vary. GET aftermarket, a hell of a lot cheaper. And go steel...not aluminum.