QUOTE(babylongreece @ Mar 16 2015, 12:51 PM)
Just tighten yourself. The mechanic always just use eye and sometimes this affects riding when cornering(for me). Some amateur mechanics also tighten till no chain slack. Never let them tighten my chain anymore.
i don't know how to set the chain by myself, it's free of charge by the workshop plus scared later rear tire alignment 'lari'
later after got my bonus, might go to mr. diy and buy for me a set of tools and learn how to do it by myself
QUOTE(alexei @ Mar 16 2015, 02:42 PM)
Plug normally requires inspection, where you check the gapping and physical condition.
Since it's been 10000 km, suggest you change it. Reasons are, new plug can improve fuel economy due to better spark, and old plug may begin to disintegrate having ceramic tips coming off causing engine damage. Remember ceramic is harder than steel and aluminium, so having such things inside the combustion chamber is a disaster.
thanks for the advice! never know about this seriously. when i was using my ex5, rarely i just open the plug and 'celup' its head into petrol just to 'clean' it. i have been using the same spark plugs like 4 years without problem. it was so easy to start the engine... but this lc, i don't even know how to check the plug by myself because need to open its side cover right?
QUOTE(alexei @ Mar 16 2015, 02:42 PM)
For chain and sprocket set, the lifespan depends on care and maintenance. 10000km is pretty good. Compare EX5 and LC, EX5 throttle off acceleration is not as quick as LC, hence the stress to the chain is lower in comparison.
Another option is O-ring chain. They cost around RM180 these days for RK (Japan). Other type chains are like X-ring, Z-ring but they are much more expensive. These chains need special care but they do last very long.
No need the chain tensioner.
wah so mahal, i will just go for the normal chain and change it every 10,000km