Yamaha YBR125 - Chain tension

[Jordyshaw]

Hey, having a little problem with my Yam. Every other day i'm having to re-adjust the chain. It slacks so much so often like every other day. I always tighten the nuts and bolts on the adjust part well so nothing is coming lose, but it doesn't change (still slacks). Any ideas, thanks.

[megawatt]

How many miles on it. Sounds like chain knackered or spindle/adjusters not tightened properly.

[Jordyshaw]

2016 bike, I bought it around 7500 now it has about 9500.

[fastbob]

Sounds like it's knackered beyond adjustment . Get a good quality chain and sprocket set . Spend around £40 to £50 , anything less is false economy . JT sprockets and DID chain would be a good choice . Don't worry about gold chain , it's only going to turn to shit especially if you get salt on it .

[megawatt]

I always buy DID Gold chains. Never had a problem with the sideplates rusting or brass coating corroding. I do lube the chain with Wurth every 200 miles , so it's probably protected.

[fastbob]

I always buy DID Gold chains. Never had a problem with the sideplates rusting or brass coating corroding. I do lube the chain with Wurth every 200 miles , so it's probably protected.

 

I also used to buy gold chains but they would get very well looked after . For an everyday commuter I was merely suggesting that the extra pennies might be better spent on the quality of the chain . Or on a tin of Wurth !

[megawatt]

Had a gold chain and rear sprocket on my blue Fireblade. It did look good.

[Jordyshaw]

Cheers for the replies guys, I'll see what I can find.

[fastbob]

Here you go

[skyrider]

that looks a good buy for a chain and sprockets, don't mess about get them snapped up