Motorcycle Repair: CHAIN, vt750, sprockets


Question
HOW LONG WILL A CHAIN LAST ON A  98 VT750? HOW EASY IS REPLACEMENT?   CAN I JUST REPLACE THE CHAIN IF THE SPROCKETS ARE OK?

Answer
Hi Jason,

HOW LONG WILL A CHAIN LAST ON A 98 VT750?
A: I cannot answer this question.

HOW EASY IS REPLACEMENT?
A: I find replacing the chain easy.

CAN I JUST REPLACE THE CHAIN IF THE SPROCKETS ARE OK?
A: You should replace sprockets and chain as a set. Worn sprockets will quickly wear out a new chain, and vice-versa. You may not see sprocket wear.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively