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Originally Posted by Frank Warner
That is a sign - pay attention when you need to do things frequently .. something is about to go.
Any chain will ware .. once worn to a certain extent it should be replaced ..
On my DR650 if the rear wheel is adjusted 2 full marks backwards from having a new chain then it is at the limit of that chains ware .. there are many more marks available .. but the chain itself has reached its life according to the manufactures ware limit. After that you are on borrowed time .. and because the chain is worn it will are the sprockets faster too..
KevOK .. I'd be looking for a new front sprocket ... just in case.
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Frank,
Different subject, but I've found that a 14t sprocket gets too well-worn before the chain is gone on my bike. A 15t has been different, going with the life of the chain.
Although conditions are always different and it's not been correctly measured tests, I believe that the 14t cuts the chain life to some important degree.
I really like the 14t/43t gearing for my needs.
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