Could be the rust... I usually sit the chain in a bucket of diesel for a day or two, hang it up to dry and when you fit it back give it a bleedin' good coat of lube.
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LotusSevenMan
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TIMBO.
I would strongly suggest you change the chain (and sprockets too). I bought a bike that had sat like that for a while (Suzuki GSX600) and had done only a few thousand miles. Cleaned it all up as you do with a new purchase, lubricated the chain and it seemed OK. With bike sat on stand and ticking over I got on it, flicked the stand up and with it running on a fair bit of choke popped it into gear. There was a loud clunk and then as I fed the clutch in the revs just went up. S*d it I thought. Only just got this bike and the gearbox/clutch has gone. Got off the bike to see the chain laying on the floor!!!!!!
Gave it a good look-see and a pair of chain plates (not the rivets) had broken in the middle of the figure-of-eight at the narrowest point. Checked the chain all around and found two others (though not opposite each other) showing similar stress cracks.
I was lucky. That happening while overtaking/cranked over etc doesn't really help your peace of mind.
I would strongly suggest you change the chain (and sprockets too). I bought a bike that had sat like that for a while (Suzuki GSX600) and had done only a few thousand miles. Cleaned it all up as you do with a new purchase, lubricated the chain and it seemed OK. With bike sat on stand and ticking over I got on it, flicked the stand up and with it running on a fair bit of choke popped it into gear. There was a loud clunk and then as I fed the clutch in the revs just went up. S*d it I thought. Only just got this bike and the gearbox/clutch has gone. Got off the bike to see the chain laying on the floor!!!!!!
Gave it a good look-see and a pair of chain plates (not the rivets) had broken in the middle of the figure-of-eight at the narrowest point. Checked the chain all around and found two others (though not opposite each other) showing similar stress cracks.
I was lucky. That happening while overtaking/cranked over etc doesn't really help your peace of mind.
"Only ride as fast as your guardian angel can fly" !!!
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bikerpiker
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I know it happens but how 
Surely the x-ring/o-ring is supposed to stop water or moisture gettin in a seizing it up
I bought a busters chain n sprocket kit for my triumph around 2 years ago,im sure it was £89 ,both were well known brands
Bought new textile troosers few weeks back,..Alpinestars..........made in China 
Surely the x-ring/o-ring is supposed to stop water or moisture gettin in a seizing it up I bought a busters chain n sprocket kit for my triumph around 2 years ago,im sure it was £89 ,both were well known brands
Bought new textile troosers few weeks back,..Alpinestars..........made in China
Err i deff dont use rufforth chains i always use Tsubaki xring gold and renthal sprockets call me a snob i dont careFirestormMike wrote:If you can wait till 5th July, go to Rufforth.
I paid £30* for an 'o' ring 530 chain and it's fine. I know Alan, Bob and Lee use the same.
I know it's a bit of a trek for you, but it's an excuse to get to squires and maybe a few of us meet up ?
*edited due to keyboard going on strike.
Timbo. if you ordered a specific type and they sent another product whith which you dont want.
Simply inform them that they sent the wrong product , they have to refund your money (unless they informed you that they had made changes to your order). and supply postage for you to send it back to them.
Simply inform them that they sent the wrong product , they have to refund your money (unless they informed you that they had made changes to your order). and supply postage for you to send it back to them.