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  • Apr 4, 2014, 07:39 AM
    Ratchet Spanner
    Motorcycle chain and sprocket
    How long on average does the drive sprocket and chain last. Have 20,000 miles on a 03 Honda Shadow 600
  • Apr 4, 2014, 08:18 AM
    smoothy
    That all depends on the quality of the chain and how well its maintained... cheap, non-O-ring chains wear quicker and stretch more... high quality name brand X ring chains properly maintained can easily have 5 times the life or more.

    As far as sprockets.. its much the same... worn chains accelerate wear on sprockets..

    Here is a good writeup with pictures

    Motorcycle Drive Chains
  • Apr 4, 2014, 07:08 PM
    Ratchet Spanner
    Thanks Smoothy. Very helpful link.

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