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On my bicycles it is easy to see if the chain needs replacement. Use a chain checker tool.
But how do you know when to replace the chain on your bike? Yes, I know you can pull the chain backwards on the rear sprocket and look at tooth wear, but how do you really know?
I replaced a chain on a BMW F800GS on 31K km. The chain on my 2013 F800GS has done 18K km, with some movement observed when pulling the chain back from the rear sprocket - still some 13K km to go, compared to the previous chain. What are the measurables, and how?
But how do you know when to replace the chain on your bike? Yes, I know you can pull the chain backwards on the rear sprocket and look at tooth wear, but how do you really know?
I replaced a chain on a BMW F800GS on 31K km. The chain on my 2013 F800GS has done 18K km, with some movement observed when pulling the chain back from the rear sprocket - still some 13K km to go, compared to the previous chain. What are the measurables, and how?