I have a 2005 V-Strom 650. My wife and I rode this bike up to Alaska last year. During the ride, the chain developed a tight spot (kink). We rode the bike probably another 5,000 miles in this condition. After the trip, work got busy and the bike got parked for a while. I've got some time now and I am preparing the bike for the Fall (which I hope comes at some point - it has been miserable here in Texas). Anyhow, in my going over of the bike I noticed that the chain slider has been eaten through, pretty near to the swing arm :frown:. Here are a couple of pics :fineprint::
Maybe it's not that bad... I am not sure what they look like new, but it doesn't seem like there is much room between what remains of the slider and the actual swing arm (at least near the front).
So I went ahead and ordered a new one, and was seeking any tips, tricks, or advice on installing the new one with minimal dis-assembly of the rear. :bigear:
Jordan


Maybe it's not that bad... I am not sure what they look like new, but it doesn't seem like there is much room between what remains of the slider and the actual swing arm (at least near the front).
So I went ahead and ordered a new one, and was seeking any tips, tricks, or advice on installing the new one with minimal dis-assembly of the rear. :bigear:
Jordan