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Offline kolka kolonko

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Chain and sprockets for glee
« on: June 15, 2015, 12:35:17 »
Hi all. I'm about to replace chain and sprockets on my 2013 glee. So is chain and sprockets the same for glee and wee?
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Offline greywolf

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Re: Chain and sprockets for glee
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2015, 14:27:05 »
The Glee uses the same chain and sprockets as the Wee from 2007 - 2011 model years, K7-L1. They use 118 link chains while the 2004-2006, K4-K6, use 116 link chains.
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Pat- 2007 DL650A was ridden to all 48 contiguous states. 2012 DL650A outlasted me.
Nicknames I use to lessen typing, Vee = 2002-2012 (K2-L2) DL1000s. Veek=2014+ (L4+) DL1000s. Wee = 2004-2011 (K4-L1) DL650s. Glee = 2012+ (L2+) DL650s

Offline kolka kolonko

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Re: Chain and sprockets for glee
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2015, 15:02:49 »
Thank you[SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
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Offline mr_diver

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Re: Chain and sprockets for glee
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2015, 18:42:24 »
DID X ring chain and JT sprockets are a favourite around here.
You could go for the 'gold' chains for that bit of bling but it will reduce corrosion of the chain link plates.
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Re: Chain and sprockets for glee
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2015, 19:34:30 »
Hi All
What a great site. That would explain why when I ordered a chain and sprocket kit for my 2007 K6 that I had to remove two links to make it fit, thought I was just unlucky, now I know the reason.
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Offline greywolf

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Re: Chain and sprockets for glee
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2015, 20:23:35 »
Your K6 may have been registered in 2007, but it's a 2006 model year. If you look for parts or accessories on line, look for 2006 items.
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Nicknames I use to lessen typing, Vee = 2002-2012 (K2-L2) DL1000s. Veek=2014+ (L4+) DL1000s. Wee = 2004-2011 (K4-L1) DL650s. Glee = 2012+ (L2+) DL650s

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Re: Chain and sprockets for glee
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2015, 21:13:55 »
Thanks grey wolf, I am beginning to realise that, funny enough, the bike is very nearly a 2008 registration, 20/12/2007, I have checked, only 1 plug per head.
  Thanks to this forum, I will not be making any further mistakes when buying bits
Just for info, I did fit a set from D.I.D, and it was very good, so were the suppliers, Hunters Motorcycles, very helpful. I did manage to over tighten the link, causing one of the seals to pop out, but have a spare link to put on which I will do very soon, when work allows.
  I am enjoying my "new to me" bike, so smooth after riding singles for 5 years
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Offline Hondaman

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Re: Chain and sprockets for glee
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2015, 22:37:36 »
Quote from: "joderest"
Hi All
What a great site. That would explain why when I ordered a chain and sprocket kit for my 2007 K6 that I had to remove two links to make it fit, thought I was just unlucky, now I know the reason.

Even if you buy the exact correct chain for your model, you often have to remove a link or two so it's always worth checking before riveting.
Imagine riveting the chain only to find its too long.
Of course I'd never make such a school boy error, oh no, not me........
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