Sprocket or not to sprocket!

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So decided to adjust & clean my chain few weeks back, used some muc-off degreaser (facepalm). Long story short corroded chain now & kinky mess ( not in a good way ) loads of seized links. etc

So going to get a new chain probably a D.I.D 428VXGB

Now I know technically you should change the sprockets with the chain, but visually appear fine. 3400 miles on the bike total with stock sprockets.

Ohh & its a 2009 YBR 125c


So should I bother changing the sprockets or just leave them for now?
 
Ok heres an update;

so I ordered THIS but they sent me 428vx-124FB :rolleyes:
few emails later with questions such as "is it gold?"
They sent me out 428VXGB-124 now in the ad above it clearly says 122 links & in places 118 links & the important bit for a Yamaha YBR125 (07-11).

So this 124 link chain is obviously goin to be too long... unless i stick massive sprockets on or take links out (which is bad? :confused: ).

So do i turn around again & say oi this isn't the right chain & wont fit or do i give up & take links out :(

To be honest yeah the sprockets are £20/30 but everywhere wants £10 delivery & am skint so decided against changing them (yeah if it mess's up the chain up the chain am down more money. but right now i just want a bike that works :(
 
Well as someone who doesn't own a chain breaker removing links cleanly is a pain (managed to borrow one after many phone calls)

When I order something I expect to get what I ordered or at least have them say ohh we don't do a 118 chain but you can mod this 124 chain instead.
 
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