I found this on another forum that was quite interesting:
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_about_motorcycle_chains.htm
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http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_about_motorcycle_chains.htm
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► Chains, oilers, sprockets
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jarax
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Excelent chains are DID, X ring is much better, of course.
Right size for F800GS chain is 525, 116 pieces.
Right size for F800GS chain is 525, 116 pieces.
jarax
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TT makes chain wheels in different sizes form bmw. this one http://www.touratech.com/shops/008/product_info.php?cPath=2_38_264&products_id=8771&osCsid=a55bcbb570096b47cc2e400cc847c0f7
is good for offroad.
is good for offroad.
X ring is just a fancy O RING CHAIN
Just go for D.I.D gold O ring , i used these on me Gsxr 1100 streetfighter , which has alot more ponys than the 800 GS
The gearbox sprocket is behind the swing arm pivot so when the swing arm pivot, the gearbox sprocket and the rear axle are all in line the chain is at its tightest. From this position of being in line any movement up or down of the rear axle the chain becomes slacker because it's arc of movement places it nearer the gearbox sprocket 
Digger06 it's nowt to do with weight, just the movement of the rear wheel up and down. OK... the greater weight the more movement, but this can also be accomplished by a lighter person on a bumpier road
Just adjust the bloody chain as per the label on the rear swing arm and in the handbook.. it's not rocket science.
Sue and misen did over 20,000 miles through Siberia, Mongolia, the Gobi desert and the Stan's on the 650's and returned home on the same chain & sprockets we set off with.... adjusting them as we went as per ... wait for it .... the instructions on the swing arm
www.adventure.gs
Digger06 it's nowt to do with weight, just the movement of the rear wheel up and down. OK... the greater weight the more movement, but this can also be accomplished by a lighter person on a bumpier road
Just adjust the bloody chain as per the label on the rear swing arm and in the handbook.. it's not rocket science.
Sue and misen did over 20,000 miles through Siberia, Mongolia, the Gobi desert and the Stan's on the 650's and returned home on the same chain & sprockets we set off with.... adjusting them as we went as per ... wait for it .... the instructions on the swing arm
www.adventure.gs
Billy Bunter
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I am after some steel sprockets for an 800, not alloy, having seen some on the Wunderlich website i have just been told they are not available yet when i tried to order them 
Anyone know where you can get some others from?
Many thanks for any suggestions.
Anyone know where you can get some others from?
Many thanks for any suggestions.
I am after some steel sprockets for an 800, not alloy, having seen some on the Wunderlich website i have just been told they are not available yet when i tried to order them
Many thanks for any suggestions.
Touratech?
Try the manufacturers.
Get yourselves on to the manufacturers websites, and even try the 'contact us' fields of the sites.
http://www.jtsprockets.com/
http://www.sunstar-mc.com/home.aspx
The sites are ideal for conversions, cross-referencing and grey import applications.
Timpo.
Get yourselves on to the manufacturers websites, and even try the 'contact us' fields of the sites.
http://www.jtsprockets.com/
http://www.sunstar-mc.com/home.aspx
The sites are ideal for conversions, cross-referencing and grey import applications.
Timpo.
scottoiler delivery pipe
I fitted the universal kit which was previously fitted to my old bike, had to mod the connection to the vacuum pipe, other than that the kit is pretty much the same as the f800gs specific kit.
Being unsatisfied with the oil delivery pipe supplied by scottoiler (difficult to aim the tip at a specific location) I fabricated my own from copper brake pipe as shown below. the pipe is pretty easy to route and holds the delivery tip bang on target.
I fitted the universal kit which was previously fitted to my old bike, had to mod the connection to the vacuum pipe, other than that the kit is pretty much the same as the f800gs specific kit.
Being unsatisfied with the oil delivery pipe supplied by scottoiler (difficult to aim the tip at a specific location) I fabricated my own from copper brake pipe as shown below. the pipe is pretty easy to route and holds the delivery tip bang on target.
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moto1527
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thought this might help illustrate how some people have directed oil to the chain
http://chainoiler.jalbum.net/Chainoiler.org.uk Gallery/index.html
delivery pipe
I have the tip about 1 x mm from the face of the sprocket as the bead of oil appears it hits the sprocket this then allows the oil to migrate with centrifugal force to the chain. This seems to work quite well, although I have only covered about 1100 miles since new with only one adjustment on the chain at the 600m service. I guess time will tell if the delivery is adequate. I have the drip rate down to 1 a minute, I found anything above that leaves a bit of a mess.
Jimmy
I have the tip about 1 x mm from the face of the sprocket as the bead of oil appears it hits the sprocket this then allows the oil to migrate with centrifugal force to the chain. This seems to work quite well, although I have only covered about 1100 miles since new with only one adjustment on the chain at the 600m service. I guess time will tell if the delivery is adequate. I have the drip rate down to 1 a minute, I found anything above that leaves a bit of a mess.
Jimmy
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Ghostrider
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Fitted a Scottoiler on my new F800GS today and was very suprised just how easy it was. It took about 1 1/2 hours to do properly and the hardest bit was the vacuum connection with long nosed pliers.
Managed to fit it without taking out the rear wheel, if you are about to fit one check out the video fitting guide on the Scottoiler website as it is a great help.
Bought the specific kit from Motorworks online which saved me a 120 mile round trip to the BMW dealer. Why don't Scottoiler sell it direct ??
Cost me £79 wich is just over RRP but worth it as I don't have to drive to London.
I am a bit bemused as the last Scottoiler I bought (universal kit for the Suzuki Bandit) has 500ml of oil, the BMW specific kit only has 250ml and is £10more expensive
However I would recommed a Scottoiler as it has done me very well over the last few few years on the Bandit and have only adjusted the chain twice in 4 years.
Managed to fit it without taking out the rear wheel, if you are about to fit one check out the video fitting guide on the Scottoiler website as it is a great help.
Bought the specific kit from Motorworks online which saved me a 120 mile round trip to the BMW dealer. Why don't Scottoiler sell it direct ??
Cost me £79 wich is just over RRP but worth it as I don't have to drive to London.I am a bit bemused as the last Scottoiler I bought (universal kit for the Suzuki Bandit) has 500ml of oil, the BMW specific kit only has 250ml and is £10more expensive
However I would recommed a Scottoiler as it has done me very well over the last few few years on the Bandit and have only adjusted the chain twice in 4 years.
Michaelbrown
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CHAIN SNAPPED
Had a chain snap on me the other day on a overtake at about 70mph, felt a slight hesitation and a strange noise, come off the throttle and was doing 60 mph in 5th gear at 1200rpm......mmmm. rolled to a stop within hour and a half bike was having a new chain being fitted even though this is not listed on the warranty. But lind in norwich have a good customer service reputation and i think they like to keep it that way especially after only 1500 miles. However after 350 miles i checked chain play today and had 70mm of play on the side stand!!!!! adjusted it myself to 35mm like the label says, The dealer says this is the first one they have changed, but also says this maybe the start of another problem... lets hope not. So chapps and chappesses keep and eye on the tension, i was lucky it seemed to unwind itself with no damage to the bike at all, so i think its time to play the lottery. I was lubing the chain with castrol chain wax that says it suitable for o-ring chains i thought it may not be liquid enough in cold temps and was restricting the chains movement so going for standard chain oil, but may be completely wrong.
Just Thought id give you all a heads up.
Mikey Brown
Had a chain snap on me the other day on a overtake at about 70mph, felt a slight hesitation and a strange noise, come off the throttle and was doing 60 mph in 5th gear at 1200rpm......mmmm. rolled to a stop within hour and a half bike was having a new chain being fitted even though this is not listed on the warranty. But lind in norwich have a good customer service reputation and i think they like to keep it that way especially after only 1500 miles. However after 350 miles i checked chain play today and had 70mm of play on the side stand!!!!! adjusted it myself to 35mm like the label says, The dealer says this is the first one they have changed, but also says this maybe the start of another problem... lets hope not. So chapps and chappesses keep and eye on the tension, i was lucky it seemed to unwind itself with no damage to the bike at all, so i think its time to play the lottery. I was lubing the chain with castrol chain wax that says it suitable for o-ring chains i thought it may not be liquid enough in cold temps and was restricting the chains movement so going for standard chain oil, but may be completely wrong.
Just Thought id give you all a heads up.
Mikey Brown
I'll go with you on that Vilguy
Had a chain break on me back in the 1960's BSA A65L but nowt since then.
Did 12,000 miles on my original chain on my F800GS and was totally servicable, but replaced because of an impending ride down to Morocco 'just in case'
Now done 8,000 miles on the replacement, on and off road, only been adjusted once (very slightly) and still totally OK.
No Scottoiler fitted, just spray now and again with good quality chain wax
But then I don't ride 'easy' ... on my fourth set of tyres
Michaelbrown
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thanks for comments guys, yeah i was oiliing the chain with a wax based oil. according to the comments this is ok, just had a closer look at the rear sproket there is some damage on some of the teeth, will get a picture on here. Dont know what type of chain it is just know its an o-ring that came with the bike brand new two months ago. First bike since passing my test in sept and im loving it
thanks for comments guys, yeah i was oiliing the chain with a wax based oil. according to the comments this is ok, just had a closer look at the rear sproket there is some damage on some of the teeth, will get a picture on here. Dont know what type of chain it is just know its an o-ring that came with the bike brand new two months ago. First bike since passing my test in sept and im loving it
If there is any damage to the sprockets they should be replaced under warranty.
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