False economy

[yorkylancs]

Ok i know it should"nt be done,but has anybody ever put a new chain on old sprockets,my chain is shagged but the sprockets look good,if i got 5/6 thousand out of it would"nt bother me.Has anybody any experiences/mileages to suggest.It runs Renthal sprockets at mo,and they are supposed to be quality,cheers,its not just my chain that squeeks!!

[fishface]

its gonna ruin your new chain quicker
say for instance if your right shoe wears down quicker than the left
do you only buy a right shoe ???

[chuxsta]

Ok i know it should"nt be done,but has anybody ever put a new chain on old sprockets,my chain is shagged but the sprockets look good,if i got 5/6 thousand out of it would"nt bother me.Has anybody any experiences/mileages to suggest.It runs Renthal sprockets at mo,and they are supposed to be quality,cheers,its not just my chain that squeeks!!

have you had your chain off and give it a serious clean? or are you already at the chains full extension on the adjusters.?

on one of my old work horses the chain was well an truley shagged you there was play in every direction you could imagine on the chain..

but as already said if your sprockets have any wear on them they will only reduce the life span of a new chain..

but i suppose its your call on this one..

[yorkylancs]

Its not at full extension,just seems to want adjusting after every ride.The little stickers,that are standard fitment on the adjuster went awol,ages back.It is currently at notch number 4.5 from the adjusting end.It seems to have stretched all of a sudden,all this shite weather,and running through winter...

[chuxsta]

Its not at full extension,just seems to want adjusting after every ride.The little stickers,that are standard fitment on the adjuster went awol,ages back.It is currently at notch number 4.5 from the adjusting end.It seems to have stretched all of a sudden,all this shite weather,and running through winter...

not wanting to ask a stupid question, i take it from what you said you know what to look for on the sprockets for wear n tear?

[yorkylancs]

Yeah,they look good,like i said i think the chain has copped for it with salt and minimal maintenance.Sprockets show no signs of hooking,checked teeth visually and with some digi verniers,wear pattern looks ok.What the heck a few quid more...Had tsubaki chain on it give about 9000mls..