https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361863939175 The chain you show is only rated upto 1000cc according to DID. I've just changed to this meatier one as I've done 13k miles on the original chain And supersprox 42 with no issues at all. You only need the 110 link if you struggle getting ya feet down . Just my opinion.
Yep that looks the one. All ok so far 1500 miles in I was told by a member on here it may be a but light but given its fir a gsxr1000 and other 1l bikes I thought ok
Just to update the thread .. I had to take the multi to my friendly local' ish bike workshop today, to get the bloody rear sprocket nut off, couldn't budge it with 1/2 inch drive breaker bar & scaffolding tube !! He whizzed the nut off no drama with his rechargeable impact gun !!..go figure that one !? Anyway, he too was of the mind that the sprocket was somehow out of shape ( as was the Ducati fitter, to give him his due ) Sure enough, I returned home & fitted the standard sprocket, to find no major tight spots on the chain, as there was with the supersprox, I may have had one of a bad batch, I don't know But I'll certainly be looking for supersprox contact details & sending them an email Thanks for all the input chaps ! Steve EDIT...Just returned from a blip out & about, can confirm the bike has considerably less low down grunt with the stock 40t sprocket fitted...fact ! I can't see supersprox sending me a replacement in reality, they are now £126 new !!
I stand corrected & share Bradders comment that a sprocket shouldn't go out of shape. The teeth would usually curve forwards with abuse & heavy use. Glad you remedied the issue & good luck getting feedback from 'supersprox'.
Yes, I will be doing my very best to get the situation sorted I had a reply from Supersprox within 24 hours of me contacting them in fairness to them There is no uk distributor unfortunately, just two Eastern European & one in the states, I had a reply from the Polish distributor, in somewhat broken English ! But they are going to use a courier to collect the sprocket, test it for themselves & get back to me I'll keep the thread updated for anyone interested Steve
I didn't Exige, no Must be an issue with the sprocket, replaced it with the stock item, all good Courier came yesterday to collect the sprocket, I was in work !
I didn't Exige, no Must be an issue with the sprocket, replaced it with the stock item, all good Courier came yesterday to collect the sprocket, I was in work !
hi, sorry to jump back in on this but does anyone know where i can get a 42 tooth rear sprocket from in the uk for the 1200 dvt. I cannot find one anywhere, would much appreciate the help!
I was going to go with the larger rear sprocket but since putting the termi full system on & the upmap I find the bike is fine with standard setup.
You'll also notice that the bike is fine with a recent ECU update if you've been into a dealer recently. I found that the routinely updated maps from around May '17 onwards made a massive difference, certainly to the point that I wouldn't consider changing the gearing. But I can appreciate that it can be a personal thing and if you've had a recent a recent ECU update from a dealer and you're still not happy then go for it. As for the OE fitment chain durability, I got 16,000 miles in all weathers out of my original chain before it needed replacing. If someone doesn't know how to adjust a chain properly then they can over-tighten it and it will be ruined within the next 5 miles. Admittedly of all the bikes out there the chain is a finicky thing to adjust on a Multi and it's easy to get it wrong.
Chains do not stretch, they wear, cumulative effect is elongation that seems to be confused with stretch . Hooked sprockets are caused by worn chains.
Agreed, the wear occurring within the rollers causes a much looser fit of the pin, bushing and roller - the side plates don't stretch. The amount of wear maybe extremely small but over 100+ links it adds up to a noticeable amount of extra play which when forces are pulling on the chain translates to the chain appearing to be elongated. From a laypersons perspective it's easier to explain and illustrate a so-called stretched chain than it is to give a full blown scientific explanation - as lay people tend to get bored and switch off. That said, trying to suggest that a sprocket is egg shaped to account for tight spots and is utter crap. If I had a mechanic at a main dealer tried telling me that I'd be demanding he steps away from my bike, get it off his ramp ASAP and take it elsewhere ... and he'd be lucky to not get a slap for attempting to take the piss. Worst case he's trying it on, in which case he's fully earned a solid rebuke. Best case, he actually believes it himself in which case he's either too stupid or just not qualified to even be touching a motorcycle in the first place.
