RXX Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I changed out my drive sprocket and the whole rear wheel, including driven sprocket last week and now have a noisy chain. I am going to readjust wheel today to try to get rid of it. Both sprockets look fine. Mike, any idea of when you put the last chain on? Anyway, I am going to by a spare this week to install or bring with me. DID 530VX3. What I have forgotten is how many links. If I had to guess I would say 107. I just don’t want to have to shorten it while on the roas. 18T front, and I assume 45T rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Maybe the sprockets are miss-aligned, either because the wheel isn't straight or a sprocket has the wrong offset. Or the chain is too tight, or lacking lube. I can hear when mine is starting to get thirsty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 When they get stretched, they pulsate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I’m sure it’s been a while. I’ll have to pull the spreadsheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 For some reason I was thinking the chain was 110. If I were you, as you are looking for your noise (I think Super covered it), mark a link and count to be sure. Taking a spare chain is a good bit of weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 If you put a new sprocket on an old chain that could be the source of your noise also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 39 minutes ago, Furbird said: If you put a new sprocket on an old chain that could be the source of your noise also. Neither sprocket is new. The rear wheel was from another bird. Maybe my original, not sure. The drive sprocket was stolen off my original. May have 30,000 miles or so on it. I will find out more in about 2-3 beers. 1 hour ago, Zero Knievel said: I’m sure it’s been a while. I’ll have to pull the spreadsheet. I would appreciate that. Just turned 108K yesterday. New sprocket gave me 39 MPG. Damned thing makes the bike feel like it has a 7th gear. I have missed it greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 FYI. I tried an aftermarket front sprocket and it was noisy. Went back to a Honda OEM front and it was much quieter. Is the noise coming from the front sprocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 110. Before I forget. Sounds OK on the center stand. You know, I ride so much with my Sena on, it may be nothing. I had chain issues on my trip to Manic 5 and it cost me a day. Maybe I am just being paranoid. The few times I ride aural naturale open my eyes to all sorts of ghosts. Edited September 20, 2020 by RXX Beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1/15/2011 at 70826 Receipt says I bought a DID 530 ZVM2 Gold X-Ring Chain at 110 links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 51 minutes ago, Zero Knievel said: 1/15/2011 at 70826 Receipt says I bought a DID 530 ZVM2 Gold X-Ring Chain at 110 links OK, that’s 37,000 miles and almost 10 years. Def new chain. At least to bring along. Thanks, bud. Is there any way you can get me the service history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 As mike said, 18 tooth is not stock and will not be a dampened sprocket. Can make more noise. Sprocket and chain that have not run in with each other can be noisy. Chain is 530-110. It's not uncommon to find longer chains (116-120) for less money, just cut it shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 14 hours ago, RXX said: New sprocket gave me 39 MPG. Using GPS or the bike's odometer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 59 minutes ago, superhawk996 said: Using GPS or the bike's odometer? The odometer. Since the fuel gauge is fucked up anyway, the odometer will make a “good enough” gas gauge. I think the low level warning light still works. I just know that around 200 miles (321 kM) I had better start looking. Also, that mileage is with ethanol-free 91 octane premium. It will take a few tanks on the road to dial in the difference with blended gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, RXX said: The odometer. Since the fuel gauge is fucked up anyway, the odometer will make a “good enough” gas gauge. I think the low level warning light still works. I just know that around 200 miles (321 kM) I had better start looking. Also, that mileage is with ethanol-free 91 octane premium. It will take a few tanks on the road to dial in the difference with blended gas. With the 18t the bike is probably going faster than what the speedo reads, and farther than the odometer reads, so your actual MPG is probably higher than calculated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 4 hours ago, RXX said: OK, that’s 37,000 miles and almost 10 years. Def new chain. At least to bring along. Thanks, bud. Is there any way you can get me the service history? I thought I gave you a copy of the maintenance record, but I'll pull it and e-mail it to you if you PM the address. The chain should still be good given the Pro-Oiler, but I don't know if time affects chains. For a couple years I did very little riding. 3 hours ago, rockmeupto125 said: As mike said, 18 tooth is not stock and will not be a dampened sprocket. Can make more noise. Sprocket and chain that have not run in with each other can be noisy. Chain is 530-110. It's not uncommon to find longer chains (116-120) for less money, just cut it shorter. Yeah, the dampened sprocket makes a huge difference. I was too unnerved listening to the ticking noise of the aftermarket sprocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Phlrushing@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR-RR-XX-CESS Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Zero Knievel said: I was too unnerved listening to the ticking noise of the aftermarket sprocket. If you can hear it you're not riding hard or fast enough, just saying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, CBR-RR-XX-CESS said: If you can hear it you're not riding hard or fast enough, just saying Or I have a brain that can't tune out noises.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 6 hours ago, RXX said: Also, that mileage is with ethanol-free 91 octane premium. It will take a few tanks on the road to dial in the difference with blended gas. I would be interested seeing the difference between good gas and the garbage I have to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 5 hours ago, RXX said: Phlrushing@aol.com You have mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, blackhawkxx said: I would be interested seeing the difference between good gas and the garbage I have to use. There are many regional and seasonal gas specs so it depends. Couple years ago on annual ski trip in February I alternated between 87 and 89 Oct. E10 vs. 87 Oct. E0 on I80 in Iowa and Nebraska. There was no measurable difference. Car 2014 Volvo with 3.2 atmo engine, speeds 80-85mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Just ride it till the wheels fall off. 110 link, 530 size, KY lube all good. As mentioned above the front oem was rubber dampened. The XX is so smooth and quite that you hear stuff normally drowned out by mechanical noises, wind, screaming... Enjoy the trip Phil, we need to catch up one day. Drink some good beer, have a good cigar and enjoy the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXX Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Phil, I had @ 30k on my chain and sprockets, and even though they looked OK, i was starting to think I had engine/trans problems. After the new chain, OEM sprockets, and Road5's, bike feels like new again. Well, maybe need another CCT, still have that rattle. I am no longer going to try and squeeze every mile out of the stuff, going to just plan on doing my chain at 15k and tires before they are shot. Just to confirm, the OEM setup is the 17/45 w/110 links. I already had my new OEM sprockets, but did come across this aftermarket rubber cush sprocket, and is avail in 16/17/18 teeth. Might give it a try next time. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9HTTMZ/ http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/sprocket/JTF339/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Personally I can't recommend JT sprockets. It has been a long time but I do remember replacing front after 10-15 k miles. It was shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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