Chain roller upgrade

[Canadian-t7]

2 things that bothered my even on my first ride was the floppy kickstand and noisey chain rollers. I did a quick measurement on the factory rollers then ordered 2x all balls sealed chain rollers. (Application is an 04 cr250, 04-17 250x p# 79-5010) I used the 2 shims from the lower roller on the foot peg side(inside) and the supplied washer on the outside. The upper roller I had to find an 8mm washer to shim the inside then the supplied washer on the outside. Reused the factory bolts and nuts. Can't test ride until I get my ecu back, I'll update later on noise level.

[AngryNeutron]

Did something similar - here's the ones I put in

 

 

[Canadian-t7]

Nice, glad to see I'm not the only one.

[REDHORSECA]

I got these on AMZ, they come in different colors:

 

Outlaw Racing OR3074Bu Chain Roller Guide 34X28mm Blue Predator 500 Mx125 Mx250

 

The Outlaw Racing chain roller guides with roller bearings drop right in and are a perfect fit.

 

 

 

[Frances]

Great.  Thanks for the tip.  When I look at this part on Amazon, it says it is not compatible, but with your recommendation, I am thinking of ordering two of these in black for my bike. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Outlaw-Racing-OR3074BK-34x28mm-Predator/dp/B010E2WMHC/ref=pd_vtp_2/137-3869477-7461845?pd_rd_w=ls4CS&pf_rd_p=016e3697-91be-4dc2-9533-ef9350e7e73d&pf_rd_r=6VN8QPMZ7J47625A2MNF&pd_rd_r=16bc3cda-b4dd-42a7-a266-a92f6dfee320&pd_rd_wg=qxagK&pd_rd_i=B010E2WMHC&psc=1

 

Edited October 17, 2021 by Frances

[gnortz]

Hello, I installed a chain slider from KTM below. They last longer than any chain roller. Above I installed a chain roller with ball bearings.

[Frances]

@gnortz, can you provide links to the products you bought?  I would like to check them out before I buy anything.

[Camstyn]

What’s the noise level like using the slider?

[gnortz]

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There is guaranteed also in Amiland. The part makes little or no noise. It must be in the middle under the chain. If necessary, even out with washers.

 

 

 

[Ray Ride4life]

On 6/30/2021 at 10:10 PM, AngryNeutron said:

Did something similar - here's the ones I put in

 

 

Just got mine in in blue.
Had some annoying vibration in the footpegs sometimes and this weekend i'm working on the bike including a fresh chain so a good moment to upgrade the chain roller.
Might fix the vibrations as it is mounted in the same bracket.

[romancor]

Hey!

Just wondering if this solved the chain noise or not? Any feedback?

[Tenerider]

On 7/5/2022 at 10:09 PM, romancor said:

Hey!

Just wondering if this solved the chain noise or not? Any feedback?

So am I!

 

Just re-greased my OEM rollers, but I don't expect it to solve the problem.

 

Am not sure if I mounted the shims on the lower roller correctly, couldn't find it in the service manual.

Is it both shims next to each other between roller and locking nut? I dropped one shim when dismounting it, no idea where it was. I know, it's not that important probably, but I still want to know

 

BTW,no additional washers on the rollers on my T7. Especially none on the upper roller.

[romancor]

On 9/2/2022 at 1:10 PM, Tenerider said:

So am I!

 

Just re-greased my OEM rollers, but I don't expect it to solve the problem.

 

Am not sure if I mounted the shims on the lower roller correctly, couldn't find it in the service manual.

Is it both shims next to each other between roller and locking nut? I dropped one shim when dismounting it, no idea where it was. I know, it's not that important probably, but I still want to know

 

BTW,no additional washers on the rollers on my T7. Especially none on the upper roller.

I've changed to after market one and it's zero difference. So after 2 days I've put back OEM one. Guess we need to live with this sound and it's normal 

[AlexFriedland]

Can anyone send a video as this video makes noise? This is my first bike on a chain drive.

[Tenerider]

21 minutes ago, romancor said:

I've changed to after market one and it's zero difference. So after 2 days I've put back OEM one. Guess we need to live with this sound and it's normal 

Thanks, good to know!

 

However, regreasing (using bicycle bearing lube) worked quite well for me.

I exchange upper and lower roller against each others and applied a generous amount of grease to the axles. The noise definitely got less, especially the rattling/whizzing.

[Revy]

still interested in finding out what the noise difference is between roller vs slider