Chain & Sprockets · Cleveland, OH
A failed chain doesn't just strand you. It takes the cases with it.
Replacement, gearing changes, and the riveted master links most DIY setups get wrong.
A worn chain-and-sprocket set steals horsepower, chews through gear changes, and — at the extreme — locks a rear wheel or punches through an engine case when it lets go. The set always gets replaced together: a new chain on hooked sprockets is worn out in a thousand miles.
We press and rivet master links with the correct tool and measure flare with calipers — not the pliers-and-hope method. Alignment is measured off the swingarm, not the notoriously inaccurate swingarm marks.
Time for a new set when
- Chain has tight spots or kinks no matter how you adjust it
- You can pull the chain off the back of the rear sprocket
- Sprocket teeth look hooked or shark-finned
- Clunky, snatchy power delivery at low speed
- Rust, seized links, or a chain that's never seen lube
What's included
- Quality chain matched to your bike's power (DID/RK/EK grade options)
- Steel or lightweight sprockets, stock or custom gearing
- Master link pressed and riveted to measured flare spec
- Alignment measured, tension set loaded, axle torqued to spec
- Gearing consultation for street, wheelie-resistant touring, or track
Pricing: Quoted flat-rate by model with parts options at the quote stage. Done in a single mobile visit for most bikes.
Straight answers
Chain & Sprockets FAQ
Can I just replace the chain and keep my sprockets?
If the sprockets are visibly worn, no — they'll eat the new chain in weeks. If the set was replaced recently and only the chain failed, we'll measure the sprockets and tell you honestly.
What does a -1/+2 gearing change do?
Smaller front or bigger rear sprocket = quicker acceleration, lower top speed, higher cruise RPM. Great for track and city riding. We'll talk through what fits how you ride before ordering.
How tight should my chain be?
Looser than most people think — chains tighten as suspension compresses. Overtight chains destroy countershaft bearings. We set tension to your model's spec with the suspension loaded.