Back on the Chain Gang – OLD Bull Trailriders

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April 21, 2010 at 7:36 am #98356

Brett
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Chain gang are back in production after not being able to source the high grade steel they use because of the GFC. They are currantly moving to new facilities but said they would get my sprocket out to me in two days time. Great news for all bike users chasing a good quality Australian made product.

April 21, 2010 at 8:59 am #176662

Greg
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Good news Chicken, they are without doubt the best sprockets around

TB

April 21, 2010 at 10:23 am #176663

Craig Hatton
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I jumped on their website on monday and sent them a request via their link thing but as yet have not had a reply, so I straightened out the old sprocket ready for this weekends three dayer, but will look them up again on my return. Got one of those steel ally composite ones on and it was the aluminium bit that bent.
Hatto

April 21, 2010 at 10:34 am #176664

Brendon Carre
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Thats great news, They are a top product made in Australia and out last any sprocket I have ever bought.

April 21, 2010 at 10:35 am #176671

Brett
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Hey there Hatto, The bloke rang me just to let me know what was going on as I had emailed them and left a message on their phone because it just kept ringing out.

April 21, 2010 at 10:41 am #176672

Craig Hatton
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Chicken wrote:

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Hey there Hatto, The bloke rang me just to let me know what was going on as I had emailed them and left a message on their phone because it just kept ringing out.

yeah thats good, I’m not angry about it, I don’t sweat the small stuff, it just would of been good to get them for this weekend – I still will get them though
Hatto

April 21, 2010 at 10:53 am #176674

Anonymous

They are great sprockets, the WR had one fitted when I bought it. I have put over 4,000km on the bike so far and the sprocket is still OK.

I am changing my chain and sprockets next week, but the budget wont stretch far enough for a chain gang sprocket this time around (I know false economy and all)

April 21, 2010 at 11:02 am #176705

Greg
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Just a thought Dan, I know you will normally get two chains to a rear chain gang sprocket and about 5 fronts :laugh: if you change it before the back chain gets past that point and starts hooking the back sprocket

TB

April 21, 2010 at 11:10 am #176708

Anonymous

Trailboss wrote:

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Just a thought Dan, I know you will normally get two chains to a rear chain gang sprocket and about 5 fronts :laugh: if you change it before the back chain gets past that point and starts hooking the back sprocket

TB

I know this is something that I should know, but how do I tell if the rear sprocket is past usable?

April 21, 2010 at 11:11 am #176706

murph the surf
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First of all Dan, where were ya last sunday???
Waited for a tadd longer than usual, (not that the boys were that keen to get straight back into it) Hope everything was OK???

Back on topic
If ya’r up for new sprockets please change the chain as well :silly:
I still hear of fella’s changing sprockets and not chains………..
Usually the cause of the sprockets wearing is because the chain has strethched
I know this sounds like $$$$$$ but in the end it is worthwhile :side: As nobody wants to be caught out with either f@rked up :ohmy: :laugh: :laugh:

So long away
P’S” any of you local Dudes should sign up for Morgo’s bash. He has some great tracks, and if you so desire more punishment I’m sure it can be derranged, Oh I mean arranged :laugh: :laugh:
Cheers
Murph

April 21, 2010 at 11:19 am #176710

Anonymous

Last Sunday was a bit of an abortion Murph, too many Chiefs it turned out :huh:

Was always going to change the chain, its the part of the equation that is stuffed. But if I can use my rear sprocket still that is great, I have replaced the front sprocket probably around 2000km ago due to bending teeth.

Whats the general rule of thumb with telling if your sprockets need replacing though :huh:

April 21, 2010 at 11:27 am #176665

john morgan
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I`m with you murph,
I change both sprockets and chain as a set. may be a bit dearer but in the long run gives peace of mind and you know everythings age/mileage ( in a metric world shouldnt it be kilometerage )
only exception to this is if something was damaged with not much age on it.

morgo

April 21, 2010 at 11:32 am #176712

murph the surf
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Ha, good question Dan?????
I’m sure everyone has differing answers on that but to cathch either sprocky before they brake teeth is always a good guide. On saying that I usually wait till a tooth goes missing :ohmy: Then get onto it $$$$$ Ouch :silly:
Cheers
Murph

April 21, 2010 at 11:45 am #176717

murph the surf
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Good to hear from ya Morgo, by the way, Huskybloke + 1 and Coastalcut have signed up for ya ride. Smurph and I will be there witch ya’s. At least until the Amazon, which I,I,I,I do intend to do it without incident and then Smurph has some more hard shite organised??
Sounds Gnarly but I guess thats what it is all about :ohmy: :woohoo: If you wanted a walk in the park you’ld of bought walking shoes :laugh: :laugh:
Shit just realised I’m probably on the wrong post
Aha
Aha
AAAAAAAAhhhhha
Cheers
Murph

April 21, 2010 at 11:54 am #176721

scott bocking
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Isn’t it the case that if you cahnge your chain regulary enough you should not have to change your sprockets?

STM
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