Flitemdic Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I replaced the chain and both sprokets last night. I did alot of research into how to get it right, but now have a couple of monday morning quarterback questions. Does the front sproket need a coating of grease against the shaft? The chain came lubed. I didn't see anything about doing anything special in any of the manuals or online stuff, or on the box. However, this morning, I came across an article that advocated getting all that packing lube off, and reoiling the chain. What about this? The master link and O rings were already lubed, too, and this article said to make sure you apply lube to the link and o-rings to prevent early wearing out. Now, I'm second guessing and ready to pull it and start over. Any thoughts? It's an RK X chain, attached to OEM 17/45 set up- this from 16/45 I had on previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmacza Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 just lube it and ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flitemdic Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Egggggsellent! Thanks, Brian. Always good to hear it from someone who knows what's what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scated Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I replaced the chain and both sprokets last night. I did alot of research into how to get it right, but now have a couple of monday morning quarterback questions. Does the front sproket need a coating of grease against the shaft? The chain came lubed. I didn't see anything about doing anything special in any of the manuals or online stuff, or on the box. However, this morning, I came across an article that advocated getting all that packing lube off, and reoiling the chain. What about this? The master link and O rings were already lubed, too, and this article said to make sure you apply lube to the link and o-rings to prevent early wearing out. Now, I'm second guessing and ready to pull it and start over. Any thoughts? It's an RK X chain, attached to OEM 17/45 set up- this from 16/45 I had on previously. Flitemedic, how are you liking that chain? I'm up to 16K and it's about time for a new chain. I don't want to be the guy who goes cheap but I don't need anything beyond function either. What sources should I use to price and purchase a chain? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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