RE: [Honda-C70] Re: Chain adjustment 1983 c70 passport

I replaced my chain around 12k when the adjustments ran out of threads . The old chain was a full link longer than the new one with the same number of links laid side by side. I should have replaced the sprockets too as now I have a chug a chug feel around 30 mph. Baby Huey

To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
From: blocksignal@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:00:31 +0000
Subject: [Honda-C70] Re: Chain adjustment 1983 c70 passport

Sounds like the chain is stretched and worn. If it were me, I would replace the chain at this point. Usually, the sprockets need to be replaced at the same time. Failure to do so results in accelerated wear on the new chain. Chain failure usually means the chain will snap forward and damage the engine side cases, a much more expensive and difficult repair. Chains should be lubed frequently, once every gas fill would not be too often. The C70 chain can be lubed in place through the inspection hole, with a good spray chain lube.

--- In Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com, "Herman" <h3ch4@...> wrote:
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> Just out of curiosity, can anyone comment from experience how many miles a chain typically lasts? I just adjusted the slack on my chain, and one of the adjuster nuts reached the end of the threading. My C70 only has 9750 miles, and I'm pretty sure the chain is original.
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