New rider/Chain Question

[adrea215]

Hello, I'm new to bikes and just bought an 89 fzr400 as my first bike. The chain i've got is stock and starting to look rusted, but I can't seem to find what size it is? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks much,<br><br>adrea <p></p><i></i>

[F5]

Clean it with kero & a toothbrush use chain lube.<br><br>The main thing is if the sprockets are getting worn or the chain gets too tight in some areas as it is spun around.<br><br>DON'T USE THE ENGINE TO SPIN THE WHEEL WHEN CLEANING OR LUBING. Sprockets eat fingers. Messily.<br><br>Do a Google search & you’ll find many listings for different sprocket manufacturers & their fitments for all bikes.<br><br>‘nuff said.<br> <p></p><i></i>

[djalbin]

adrea,<br>Congratulations on your purchase (FZR400). Kerosene and a toothbrush work well. They also sell spray cans of chain cleaner that are safe for O-ring chains. They also sell three-sided chain cleaning brushes. If you buy the spray can chain cleaner read the directions on usage ... some of them have you use water to rinse the area after brushing. Always lube after cleaning. They sell spray cans of chain lube too. Buy the type safe for O-ring chains. (They sell all kinds of motorcycle specialty items. Always a good excuse to visit your favorite motorcycle shop <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> )<br>Clean/rinse/wipe a section of chain at a time. Then move the chain to the next section. Repeat until the entire length of chain is clean and dry. Then lube the same way ... one section at a time. It's easier to work on the exposed chain that hangs down under the swingarm (in front of the rear tire). This allows the mess to drop down under the bike instead of on the bike. The easiest method to advance the chain is to use a rear wheel bike lift. Then you can advance the chain without moving the bike. The alternative is to walk the bike to advance the chain (bike gear in neutral). Wipe the excess lube off the chain with a rag; unless you want to coat your rear wheel a tire with chain lube. While you're servicing the chain it's a good idea to check the slack in the chain to see if it's within tolerances. If needed, adjust the slack. After you get the rusted chain cleaned/lubed, and slack adjusted if needed, you should notice a big improvement in the bike. <br>Don <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... djalbin</A> at: 12/6/04 6:18 pm<br></i>

[orionburn]

And remember to relube you chain every 300 miles as well to keep it in good shape.<br><br>Here's a link to Afam's site. Has a nice big list of bikes and chain applications: <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.afamusa.com/chain-kit-apps/y ... -apps.html" target="top">Afam</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> <p><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:navy;">Nate - 87 FZR1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><br>Have <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>you</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> seen my fairing?</p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... ionburn</A> at: 12/7/04 3:37 am<br></i>

[ChuckD]

A wise man told me once, " Congradulations on your new FZR purchase. How does it feel to own a F-16?" <br>"Why a F-16," I asked.<br>"Because you gotta have a budget like the airforce to own one!"<br><br>Chains are EXPENSIVE. The best (and only as far as I am concerned) is a Tzubaki 530 Omega. Costs around $115.00, so care for yours dearly, or the piper will come a playing.<br><br>CHUCK D. <p></p><i></i>

[FZRDude]

Hey!!! Chuck and I have the same taste in chains. Nice. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Director of Entertainment <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://eddieandthecruisersmc.com" target="top">Eddie & the Cruisers</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><br>I find that the Excitement Level is in direct proportion to the position of the Needle on the Tachometer.</p><i></i>

[mintclint]

Yep......same chain has been on my rig for about 35k now. And we all know sprockets only last as long as the chain <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :riding --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Clint.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;">'87 FZR1000T</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;">gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><br></p><i></i>