how often should chains and sprockets be changed?

[lifeofcrimeguy]

buying a full chain and sprocket 'kit' will kill your wallet. On the other hand, buying the sprockets seperately (aftermarket), and a chain on its own, is considerably cheaper in my experience. You will need to do this soon.

You can usually pick up AFAM sprockets on this board for $50 posted, or failing that you can buy an AFAM sprocket/EK chain kit from Ron Angel Wholesale (or a distributor who can get it from them) and as long as you get standard gearing they'll guarantee the sprockets for life as long as you continue to buy your EK chains from them. There was a guy on here who could get them who I got mine through.

$50 posted You having a yank mate?

[IsleofNinja]

Hmmm -- think a little translation issue lies here re KSRC piss pulling terminology

[gpxpunk]

chains should be changed when you change sprockets, and sprockets should be changed when replacing a chain!!

[Stereo]

I once decided NOT to change the front sprocket when I was changing the chain and I regretted it later...

The rear sprocket I reckon can go longer as it takes less wear... Plus you can keep an eye on the rear sprocket easier, providing you are not seeing a cresting wave design, or tips missing from teeth they are usually fine. (in my humble opinion)

[photomike666]

buying a full chain and sprocket 'kit' will kill your wallet. On the other hand, buying the sprockets seperately (aftermarket), and a chain on its own, is considerably cheaper in my experience. You will need to do this soon.

You can usually pick up AFAM sprockets on this board for $50 posted, or failing that you can buy an AFAM sprocket/EK chain kit from Ron Angel Wholesale (or a distributor who can get it from them) and as long as you get standard gearing they'll guarantee the sprockets for life as long as you continue to buy your EK chains from them. There was a guy on here who could get them who I got mine through.

$50 posted You having a yank mate?

See here

[Wardy]

chains should be changed when you change sprockets, and sprockets should be changed when replacing a chain!!

Why would you replace your sprockets if only your chain is stuffed and vice versa.

You can visually check your sprockets for wear. You can measure the length of your chain to see if it's stretched and you can feel for tight spots.