Not much biking this weekend due to other commitments, hangovers and really, really bad weather. I did manage to get out on Saturday afternoon to Westerham with a banging hangover and a pillion, again the bike handled the pillion well, and he was by far the largest person I've taken; he also remained quite comfy for the 3 hours we were out, so the jury is out on the comfort level. The poor bike was filthy and soaked, and I can really feel the chain needing replacing now, it's lost the smoothness under acceleration.
Unfortunately it'll have to wait until next payday, though I have found the cheapest chains around from Busters Accessories, only £57 for chain and sprocket set, so i'll do that then.
"Each kit comes with front sprocket, rear sprocket and chain. Prices quoted for 520, 525 and 530 kits. Supplied with OE quality DID, Regina, RK or EK chain. "
I'm sure that's good, but I'm not a chain expert. Anyone?
Also I've taken to liberally applying WD-40 as part of the cleaning process around the engine (to make it all pretty and shiny) and to remove chainlube etc from the undertray and swingarm. It's the only stuff I've found that'll get it off, and I can guarantee that it'll be cheaper than specialist products.
If you use aerosol style WD40 do keep it away from the chain, though I'm told the 5litre "non spray" bottles of it are excellent for chain cleaning, the solvent needed in the aerosol style is really bad for chains, but is absent in the bottled stuff. Stick to Paraffin or muck off for that.
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