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RE: JT Sprockets (JTSK1035) 520X1R2 Chain and 16 Front/43 Rear Tooth Sprocket Kit $113 +tx on Amazon ordered May 2022
Miles: 43K and still running original sprockets which looked ok but cause the chain to get tight and loose as the wheel is rotated. All chain / sprockets do this and the chain should always be rotated to the tightest spot and then adjusted. The work sprockets made noise and you could feel and hear the tight loose as you rode coming up to a stop sign. Estimated miles on the old chain: 23K+
The description for this kit does not mention but DOES include a DUAL Masterlink so you can choose the traditional "clip" type lock or the newer ["staked" type which requires a special tool $20].
Everything fit and went in nicely. I greased the rusted front sprocket spline. I recommend applying gear oil before the first ride. I also changed the rear oem axel dust seals (two different part #'s) which cost $23 + tx & shipping but worth it. I also installed a new chain slider - while the original still had miles left and probably would have lasted to 60K miles I decided to reset to new oem chain slipper aka chain slider.
Weird side note: When I got the bike in 2019 with 33K miles from original owner that was super cheap on maintenance there was NO clip on the master link! It was held in place by friction (I added to tiny circlips as a precaution) - the pins are slightly tapered near the end and I used a screw driver to pry the master link apart. Note: they were NOT staked (see close up of master link before install to see what i'm talking about.
Part #'s
Amazon: ordered March 15 2022
JT Sprockets (JTSK1035) 520X1R2 Chain and 16 Front/43 Rear Tooth Sprocket Kit
Brand: JT Sprockets
$113.38
Manufacturer: JT Sprockets
Brand: JT Sprockets
Model: JTSK1035
Item Weight: 7.35 pounds
Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.3 x 3.3 inches
Country of Origin: Thailand
Item model number: JTSK1035
Manufacturer Part Number: JTSK1035
Miles: 43K and still running original sprockets which looked ok but cause the chain to get tight and loose as the wheel is rotated. All chain / sprockets do this and the chain should always be rotated to the tightest spot and then adjusted. The work sprockets made noise and you could feel and hear the tight loose as you rode coming up to a stop sign. Estimated miles on the old chain: 23K+
The description for this kit does not mention but DOES include a DUAL Masterlink so you can choose the traditional "clip" type lock or the newer ["staked" type which requires a special tool $20].
Everything fit and went in nicely. I greased the rusted front sprocket spline. I recommend applying gear oil before the first ride. I also changed the rear oem axel dust seals (two different part #'s) which cost $23 + tx & shipping but worth it. I also installed a new chain slider - while the original still had miles left and probably would have lasted to 60K miles I decided to reset to new oem chain slipper aka chain slider.
Weird side note: When I got the bike in 2019 with 33K miles from original owner that was super cheap on maintenance there was NO clip on the master link! It was held in place by friction (I added to tiny circlips as a precaution) - the pins are slightly tapered near the end and I used a screw driver to pry the master link apart. Note: they were NOT staked (see close up of master link before install to see what i'm talking about.
Part #'s
Amazon: ordered March 15 2022
JT Sprockets (JTSK1035) 520X1R2 Chain and 16 Front/43 Rear Tooth Sprocket Kit
Brand: JT Sprockets
$113.38
Manufacturer: JT Sprockets
Brand: JT Sprockets
Model: JTSK1035
Item Weight: 7.35 pounds
Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.3 x 3.3 inches
Country of Origin: Thailand
Item model number: JTSK1035
Manufacturer Part Number: JTSK1035