[Phil McAvity]

I just had my chain tension adjusted by my friendly Ducati dealer and was told to seriously start thinking about replacing it. After about 30,000 km, does this sound like about normal wear? I do make sure to clean and lubricate often.

 

[vincelp]

Hello

Yes, it's absolutely normal.

Just having a look at your pic, I can see that your rear sprocket is worn. Compare its teeth to a new one and you'll be convinced.

Try to pull on the chain at the most backward point of the rear sprocket. If you can see more than the half of a sprocket tooth, this means that your chain kit must be changed.

The chain tensioners are at the maximum backward point, this also means that your chain kit is worn.

I've changed mine, on my Classic, after 18000 km. Discussing that with my dealer, he told me that, due to its low size, the Scrambler chain kit will not resist more than 20000 km. On my ST2, the chain kit was a 525 large one, when the Scrambler kit is only a 520, less resistant.

 

[Phil McAvity]

Thanks vincelp. Oh I'm convinced all right. Once I'm back in Bangkok I'll book a chain kit service. I'm on the road right now. :brave:

 

[greer]

I'm approaching 20,000 miles and will be replacing mine this winter. The factory kit has held up very well with just minimal care.

Sarah

 

[vincelp]

Hello

Please give me the way to manage a so important mileage with your chain kit...
Maybe I should turn the right hand a little bit less savagely

 

[greer]

Well, I hate to think I ride like the old woman I am, but maybe I do.

I will say that I tend to run my chain more loose than tight.

Sarah