Highly unlikely it will wear away at the casing - the marks are on the inside of the chain, not the outside.
F800Gs chain wear
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Highly unlikely it will wear away at the casing - the marks are on the inside of the chain, not the outside.
markgs
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No it's as clean as a whistle matey, the chains only been on 4 days since a full strip down, clean and build up
markgs
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Jayc, your speaking my language mate... It's not polished metal it's actual wear on the side and inner plates! But it's not just this chain as you will have read in earlier thread it happened on the chain before. Whilst this chain had been on it had been inspected at least twice by BMW dealers as I've had 1st service, 2nd service and 2 rears fitted with them do they must have check it at some point?
I'm gonna strip it @ weekend done point as I have a new 17t front sprocket I want to try, but don't think there is anything obvious I've been self maintaining bikes since I was a nipper and am a mechanical engineer by trade....
I'm gonna strip it @ weekend done point as I have a new 17t front sprocket I want to try, but don't think there is anything obvious I've been self maintaining bikes since I was a nipper and am a mechanical engineer by trade....
markgs
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All parts have been BMW orig upto changing last with renthal and did x-ring, not cheap alternatives.
bondyzf
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Well something is seriously wrong if that's worn like you say
All the inside of the chain should make contact with is the sprockets & chain guides.
If the sprockets are OK, how are the chain guides looking - I'm thinking premature excessive wear and possibly catching the 2 x upper guide securing bolts ?
If the sprockets are OK, how are the chain guides looking - I'm thinking premature excessive wear and possibly catching the 2 x upper guide securing bolts ?
Well I'm terribly sorry Mark, but if you're claiming that the chain in your photograph has only been on four days then I'm a Dutchman
It's grotty
markgs
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Well I'm terribly sorry Mark, but if you're claiming that the chain in your photograph has only been on four days then I'm a Dutchman
It's grotty
What's the weather like in the Netherlands Mickey???
Perhaps stripping the sprocket cover off yourself and having a really good look at all the moving parts as you spin the wheel may give you an idea of what is causing it... If it is rubbing hard on something you will notice... If not then you still should get an idea... And I am with Mickey... Oil the chain more... I use a Loobman chain oiler or a paintbrush and oil if I have any hassle... Piece of piss, takes a minute and keeps the chain happy... If you haven't a centre stand then use a prop on the swing arm...
Ha
But seriously .... my chains look better than that after 10,000 miles and doing the Stella Alpina Rally
markgs
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The covers coming off tomoz morning and I'm fitting a new front 17t sprocket. So gonna have a good look over it. As for all the 'Chain love' I'm been preached about please don't worry about my chain too much guys... It's only a chain! The chain & sprockets were fitted on sunday and run through hell and high water for 400 miles and that's what you see in the pics. it would have been cleaned down and re lubed the following week as always. RELAX Guys x
Ah but it isn't 'only' a chain
It's the chain that takes you places and brings you back ...
Mechanical empathy and sympathy go a long long way .... I know I love my chain
Have a good look to see where it's rubbing. Fitting a bigger front sprocket isn't going to help any with clearance.
markgs
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Well guys had it all in bits this morning and I'm still no wiser? There is nothing making contact with the chain apart from the groved chain slide on the top half of the swing arm (where the chain leaves the sprocket cover).
So... Unless the guide is made of the most wear resistant material that's the only thing that would contact the chain and make it wear.
On another note the 17t front has made little difference in performance but has made it feel less buzzy at motorway speeds
And would you belive it the chain is now spotless clean and smotherd in lovely lube.... That is all
So... Unless the guide is made of the most wear resistant material that's the only thing that would contact the chain and make it wear.
On another note the 17t front has made little difference in performance but has made it feel less buzzy at motorway speeds
And would you belive it the chain is now spotless clean and smotherd in lovely lube.... That is all
markgs
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