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  1. M

    Rust on swingarm underneath chain guide

    So only had my bike now for about 3 months, bought it as a shop demonstrator, a 2017 model with approx 350 miles on it. Got approx 2500 miles on it now so been doing well. Have been riding it all weathers to commute to work so it has seen plenty of rain action however i am meticulous with the...
  2. J

    Sloppy Oil Pump Drive Chain

    Had clutch casing off to repair crack around water pump mounting and found the oil and water pump drive chain to be disturbingly sloppy. There is no adjustment and I cannot believe this amount of slack is safe or acceptable. The water pump was also damaged in the crash but not siezed to stretch...
  3. P

    Chain quality

    Hi, I clean my chain and front/rear sprockets in every year. I use wd-40 to remove the old grease. I use Castrol chain spray after the cleaning. Yesterday I realized that some of the O-ring rubbers are damaged and the pieces are visible like a small hair (4-5 rings). I think this means my chain...
  4. Eddieh93

    Long lasting chain wax/lube

    Hi guys, I am looking for a long lasting chain wax/lube so I dont have to apply everyday, its becoming a pain in the arse. I am going to upgrade to an R6 in March so I just need something to get me through the winter without to much trouble. I am changing my chain and sprockets at the end of...
  5. U

    ABUS SECURITY CHAIN 12mm - 4ft Noose Chain...

    SOLD - please remove post thanks FOR SALE: The ABUS 12mm chain is 4ft in length; it is a "Noose" chain, so its like having 8ft of chain at your disposal. ABUS' Claim: "ABUS 12KS(mm) square link loop security chain with tough 12mm through hardened steel chain, which resists both bolt cutter...
  6. J

    Chain tension?

    I was riding on the highway when my chain jumped off my rear sprocket, all probally due to a way to loose chain. In the meanwhile i have tightened my chain to a reasonable tension. But i was wondering how tight my chain should be. On the tightest part it has about 1cm space and on the loosest...
  7. F

    How long does a chain last?

    hey guys! This is my first motorcycle and I got a quick question. Pressuming that the maintenance of the chain has been performed in an OK way. How long does a chain usually last before it's time to change chain? I know it will also vary depending on if you've done track days or desert riding...
  8. Scim77

    Chain guard rivets ?

    Looking at the Yamaha Parts catalogue, the chain guard seems to be retained by two screws and two rivets. Are these rivets re-useable or do they need drilling out and replacing?
  9. msesma

    Simple DIY chain slack measurement tool

    Measuring the chain slack is not easy: A ruler is not easy to position, you get dirty.... So I have made this simple instrument with a picece of hard wood. Cut an angle of the piece and mark the zone width a with from 44mm to 49mm. The recomended slack is 51mm to 56mm but measured to the center...
  10. Scim77

    Security chains & padlocks

    If you have not already seen this YouTube video, please check it out. It shows how different brands of security chain withstand attacks by big bolt croppers. I fancied a chain and ground anchor for inside my garage (belt and braces, or what?!! ). Based on a few hours internet trawling, finally...
  11. addy

    Carrying a security chain and pillion

    Hey, I need some advice on how I could carry a chain while riding with a pillion, I use a 13mm pragmasis chain (7kg) and usually carry it in a Kriega US10 tail pack when riding on my own but this doesn't work when i'm riding with pillion. I'm not going to be fitting a tail box/case and I also...
  12. H

    1st Chain Re-Lube Today

    I had it done on its 600 mile service, and i have now hit 1500 miles or just under, chain was starting to look a tad mucky so went for it. Quite high mileage without a re-lube but to be fair the bike i sonly ridden in the dry so was well lubed and didn't really need it before. Have to say its...
  13. N

    Chain marked swingarm at 390 miles!

    Quick word of warning to those with new bikes especially. Checked my chain tension at 390 miles for first time this morning (I know, I should use it more, and clearly should have checked it more especially), despite correct running in procedure ie not revving the nuts off it or pulling wheelies...
  14. T

    Driving chain

    I found that the method for checking the tension of the chain is different which stated on workshop manual and owner manual, which one should I follow? Workshop manual said the rear wheel should be elevated; however, owner manual said the bike just stand by the side-stand. p. s. Sorry for my...
  15. Donut

    Chain Adjusters

    Got back from a run to the coast today and noticed that I'd managed to lose my right hand chain adjuster along the way. Keep those lock nuts checked and tight people.
  16. L

    How often do you lube up!?

    What mileage/timescales are people cleaning, adjusting and lubing their chain? Cheers
  17. B

    Rear Chain Slack

    ;)First of all,Happy New Year to you all.Took rear wheel out to get some AC50 in some nooks and crannies and fit a Hugger.Failed to check slack on chain before removing wheel.It will be easier to adjust chain while bike on abba stand.So guys has anybody got chain slack measurement when bike is...
  18. sarandis10

    Leovince exhaust

    So i was thinking of buying this : 8796 SCARICO COMPLETO LEOVINCE UNDERBODY Yamaha MT-07 2014 | eBay i think that it comes in a good price what do you think? my only concern is that it is really close to the rear wheel and the fumes.......pointing the rear tyre! do you think that this mite be a...
  19. S

    Security related question

    Hi there, Was wondering which security solutions you guys have for your MT-07. As for me - two must-have items are: disk lock + chain lock. I'm about to switch from maxi-scooter (with plenty of storage compartments) to naked bike (with almost none). The question is - how to carry/mount chain...
  20. I

    Rear Wheel Bolt - Bad setup

    I had adjusted my chain about a week ago and yesterday I heard a clicking noise as I moved the bike in the garage, I thought maybe I'd overtightened the chain or misaligned the wheel. So put the bike on side stand and checked, chain slack was 52mm, a bit tight maybe so thought I'd slacken it a...


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