On my Triumph Tiger 800 I can't seem to get much life out of the chain drive system. Approx 4k miles ago I put on a new chain and sprocket set from JT Sprockets. Per factory guidelines I kept the chain tension at around 15mm slack and religiously lubed the chain. I avoided using solvents to clean the chain as I have read how this can seep past the x-rings and cause issues. Most cleanings were done using the little bit of solvent present in the lube and a few paper towels.
But here we are 4k miles later and I am seeing the "red dust of death" on the chain that indicates roller failure.
I typically ride in dry conditions and usually on paved roads. Once in a blue moon I'll hit up a gravel road but I don't do anything serious in the dirt.
I am thinking I'll buy a DID or AFAM chain and sprocket set in case the JT stuff just wasn't up to par, but I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.
During the life of this current chain I noticed that it seemed to "stretch" quite often and I would have to readjust the slack. Could my weight be an issue? It seems like most bikes are designed around a rider who weighs around 160lb but I'm over 200lb when loaded with gear.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
But here we are 4k miles later and I am seeing the "red dust of death" on the chain that indicates roller failure.
I typically ride in dry conditions and usually on paved roads. Once in a blue moon I'll hit up a gravel road but I don't do anything serious in the dirt.
I am thinking I'll buy a DID or AFAM chain and sprocket set in case the JT stuff just wasn't up to par, but I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.
During the life of this current chain I noticed that it seemed to "stretch" quite often and I would have to readjust the slack. Could my weight be an issue? It seems like most bikes are designed around a rider who weighs around 160lb but I'm over 200lb when loaded with gear.
Any thoughts are appreciated.