How to Check Your Chain and Sprocket Wear

[@gregharris2928]

Thanks for sharing your expertise and parts helping us to keep our bikes running right.

[@slaverace1]

You're welcome, keep the rubber side down!

[@gregharris2928]

@@slaverace1Shout out to all the Excellent employees at Slavens Racing, especially Ray, for helping me get my KTM 350 & 500 in Proper shape as well as Jefs how to videos.

[@WholesaleTurbos]

Good tip. I always just pulled at the middle but then that's only checking stretch of a few links

[@slaverace1]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@mikelvix9558]

spot on 👍👍👍

[@slaverace1]

Thank you.

[@HeAdChEeSe1983]

Nice!

[@slaverace1]

Glad you liked it!

[@jamesmiller9021]

Which chains do you recommend for trail riding?

[@slaverace1]

Hello James: We have a lot of great o-ring and x-ring chains that work very well for trail riding. I'm currently using the Renthal R3 but I've tried and tested all that we sell and they all provide a great service life. slavensracing.com/product-category/drive/chain/

[@hkk210]

Do you always change the chain and the rear sprocket together? I have 250 hours of easy dirt roads and trails on the original chain and rear sprocket a 300 tpi. Only changed the front sprocket. Have to do this test now, cheers!

[@slaverace1]

Hello HKK: Yes, when the rear sprocket is worn out, so is the chain. Because the front sprocket rotates 4 times for every one rotation of the rear sprocket, it needs changed more often. At 250 hours you definitely got your money's worth out of your drive line. I usually change them at around 100 hours.

[@hkk210]

@@slaverace1 never even lubed it either. i guess i need to step my throttle game up though haha

[@richardhartley7094]

👍👍

[@slaverace1]

Thank you.

[@mhamershock]

Flip that tire! ;)