How was your maintenance on it? On the last 650 I owned, I neglected that chain and it was beat by the time I sold the bike (~12-13k miles). Chains can be expected to do many more miles than that, provided you do the proper maintenance.
That's what I was thinking... >If you wouldn't keep it pinned all the time, the chain would last longer.
This is good information - we'll see what happens as more 'data points' develop as folks start hitting 10K or so.I changed mine recently, at 13k. They're probably pretty cheap as standard. I adjusted it every week pretty much, lubed twice a week and every time of taking it in the rain. Since having the new chain (gold DID) I've adjusted it once and that was the initial bed in. Probably done 1k on it now.
I found that my chain stretched a fair amount, but had no tight spots until right at the end of it's life. Rear sprocket was pretty worn.
ALWAYS. It's a set. New chain and sprockets.Also, should I invest in new sprockets as well?