Chain Life

It is recommended to change sprockets with chain as although the sprockets might not be hugely worn they will shorten the life of your new chain

 

I bought my kwak on 28,000 miles, stuck 20,000 on the chain that was on it when I got it before changing it, hard to say what the total mileage was for the chain. I tend to chain lube after every ride.

 

If you haven’t already done so get a Scotoiler or similar.
Well worth the investment and should double the life of chains and sprockets.
www.scotoiler.co.uk iirc look under dealers for an American stockist.

 

Two things about chains make sure that it’s adjusted correctly inline and at the correct tension ( check weekly , only takes a minute or two)
I find lubing the chain manually can get messy but if you lube it with the rear wheel directly in front of you not side on ) there is less going onto the frame and less lube flying off as well.
Just lift the rear wheel off the ground either by the rear( main ) stand or buy a stand that supports the bike so that the rear wheel is lifted off the ground.
No doubt others will disagree but that’s the way I do mine.

 

I use gearbox oil on my chains and expect 20.000 miles out of them, I never have to clean my chains I just wipe them down after every ride, brush on oil , wipe excess off , the chain in the pic has only done 8000 miles and has just been oiled and wiped.