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Should I change my Alloy Large Idler Gear?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tom Gaynor" data-source="post: 3919" data-attributes="member: 4034"><p><strong>Final Drive Chains</strong></p><p></p><p>Rather than faff about thinning sprockets (a modern 520 - 5/8" x 1/4" - chain will fit in the space available for the 5/8" x 3/8" original), I decided to keep the Renolds chain, skinny sideplates and all, but fit a Scott-oiler. One was fitted to my Ducati and once i realised what this device tucked neatly away under the seat was, have needed to adjust the chain once in four years and 10,000 miles. I'm a complete convert.</p><p>The only mod I needed to make to the Vin (apart from drilling and tapping a 4 mm hole for the suction lead into the front inlet tract) was to add an extension to the rear chainguard a la Eddie Stevens' in KTB to keep the back of the bike clean.</p><p>I've adjusted the chain once or twice in 4000 miles. Making a long story short, if i was to choose between a modern chain and a Scott-oiler, I'd buy the Scott-oiler first, and decide on a chain later. Unsurprisingly, chain saw-oil works very well in it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tom Gaynor, post: 3919, member: 4034"] [b]Final Drive Chains[/b] Rather than faff about thinning sprockets (a modern 520 - 5/8" x 1/4" - chain will fit in the space available for the 5/8" x 3/8" original), I decided to keep the Renolds chain, skinny sideplates and all, but fit a Scott-oiler. One was fitted to my Ducati and once i realised what this device tucked neatly away under the seat was, have needed to adjust the chain once in four years and 10,000 miles. I'm a complete convert. The only mod I needed to make to the Vin (apart from drilling and tapping a 4 mm hole for the suction lead into the front inlet tract) was to add an extension to the rear chainguard a la Eddie Stevens' in KTB to keep the back of the bike clean. I've adjusted the chain once or twice in 4000 miles. Making a long story short, if i was to choose between a modern chain and a Scott-oiler, I'd buy the Scott-oiler first, and decide on a chain later. Unsurprisingly, chain saw-oil works very well in it. [/QUOTE]
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