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Originally Posted by 2strokecycle
I would agree with everyone, change the chain. Also make sure to check out your wheel and sprocket carrier bearings to make sure they are in good condition. I have about 5k miles of single track, NJ sand and fire cuts on my bike, (I ride it hard) and just found the carrier bearing is shot after several months of just tightening the chain after every ride.
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I agree with this wholeheartedly. The chains are crap, even CSC recommends aftermarket chains versus the OEM one. The EK SRO6 that they sell works fine and is what I used when I replaced mine at 500 miles. I also had to replace a carrier bearing at my first rear tire change after about 4500 miles of just straight up street riding, the wheel bearings themselves were OK. CSC sells a Japanese wheel bearing kit for the rear for $60, see it here:
http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/RX3-re...p/csc-7000.htm