2 simple questions! :)

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satanicguardian

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Hi guys, 2 quick questions if someone can advise! :)

1)

Does anyone know where I can get some new gear rubbers (is that the right name?) Mine are rather worn, see picture!

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Are they generic or very specific? Bike is lexmoto xtrs 125 (chinese rip off of a honda cbr 125)

2)

Is this chain too loose? I've had a few issues with it recently and had a few people who know more than me tinker with it, I'm still unsure so I'd like a more general consensus:


Thanks all! :)
 
Thanks for your help all! Mixed replies on chain, I guess it's very bike dependent, wonder if it will make it till it's next scheduled service? (7000km, it's at 4990km at the moment)

I'm also tempted just to use rubber hose, I'd rather not pay to replace the entire lever! :)
 
One more point, my chain has got loose again it seems, guessing it's knackered, wheel is almost back to the end!

I can get the chain replaced and fitted for £35 but I have to ride about 50 miles to do so, what's the worse that could happen riding with a loose chain? Does it just make lots of noise or is it potentially dangerous? (please forgive my ignorance, fairly new rider)

Cheers!
 
wazza300 said:
it will fly off the sprockets and could get jammed,can also snap the spokes in your rear wheel if it gets snagged

you'll be ok if you take it steady,just take asmuch slack out as you can,if the adjustment is almost at the end then you need new chain
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Hmm, steady speed or acceleration wise? Or both? :P

Hopefully it won't fly off mind, and my wheels are the spokeless ones, well the thick solid 5/6 big spoke type? (Idk the proper name! :o)
 
Wondering if it's possible to use a more expensive chain/sprockets in place of the chinese ones that I can get on warranty - will it be a longevity increase or will I notice anything in how the bike rides/accelerates?
 
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