Good video and instructions. The original chain sure looked nice with the black side plates. Never seen that front sprocket tool before. I will also be getting a dirt tricks front sprocket washer for my KTM (not sure of orange or black) as I learned about them a few weeks ago. They are supposed to never lose their tension unlike the stock OEM washer.
I think the key words are "worn chain" or "worn out chain." You're going to find that a chain that's not that old will show "worn" on that slide tool. Doesn't' mean you need to buy a new chain. That chain you took off could probably go another 2,000 miles. Hard rides on stock KTM chains go 250 hours very easily. Nic vid regardless. Never use "Loctite"- the guy that owns the company pays to shut down riding trails, just FYI. Use any other thread locker if you like riding trails.
I might have missed it, what replacement chain did you go with? I have about 750 miles, mostly dirt, on my chain and I’m looking for a replacement. Thanks!
Yes, mine was getting worn at around 750 to 800 miles. Sounds about right. I went with a KTM/Husky part mainly because it was a sealed chain and it was blue. Any o or z ring chain would work well. Let me know what you go with!
Taco moto chain tool I thought I have heard it all already. City slicker. man I never use all that fancy stuff. All my money goes into the gas tank and knobby every month. I thought I was high tech ahead of everybody with my metric crescend wrench with built it ratchet. That bike looks brand new. nice bike.
Good video and instructions.
The original chain sure looked nice with the black side plates.
Never seen that front sprocket tool before.
I will also be getting a dirt tricks front sprocket washer for my KTM (not sure of orange or black) as I learned about them a few weeks ago. They are supposed to never lose their tension unlike the stock OEM washer.
I think the key words are "worn chain" or "worn out chain." You're going to find that a chain that's not that old will show "worn" on that slide tool. Doesn't' mean you need to buy a new chain. That chain you took off could probably go another 2,000 miles. Hard rides on stock KTM chains go 250 hours very easily. Nic vid regardless. Never use "Loctite"- the guy that owns the company pays to shut down riding trails, just FYI. Use any other thread locker if you like riding trails.
I second this on the comment about the Loctite company. They fund organizations that try to ban us from riding trails.
Very informative. Thanks!
Glad to help! Ride on!
Meh I put a little over 400 hours on my chains I buy the gold ones and as soon as they turn silver and loose colour that’s when I’ll swap everything
once you adjust the other side to make it even it will all change lol
I might have missed it, what replacement chain did you go with?
I have about 750 miles, mostly dirt, on my chain and I’m looking for a replacement.
Thanks!
Yes, mine was getting worn at around 750 to 800 miles. Sounds about right. I went with a KTM/Husky part mainly because it was a sealed chain and it was blue. Any o or z ring chain would work well. Let me know what you go with!
Taco moto chain tool I thought I have heard it all already. City slicker. man I never use all that fancy stuff. All my money goes into the gas tank and knobby every month. I thought I was high tech ahead of everybody with my metric crescend wrench with built it ratchet. That bike looks brand new. nice bike.