Did a full service on my 2003 RCK today went to check the primary chain adjustment and change the fluid. I noticed the sprockets were kind of worn not pointed yet but almost and the chain had only about 1/2 inch of play when hot.
I guess it's time to replace should I just go to the dealer and buy OEM parts or is there something better. Bought the bike used last month 36K and don't know the history. That's why I did a full service.
How much $ am I looking at will install myself, I have no problem with that.

 

Just went through this myself. I put the "new & improved" primary chain tensioner instead. Maybe it's placebo effect, but I feel that it's smoother around idle & low speed.
Worth it IMHO. Your results may vary.
Can't recall the specific cost...went through a bunch of coin during my "project."

Beav

 

I would think that the new and improved version he is speaking of is the automatic upgrade..one less worry on your scoot..

 

I didn't think you were suposed to be adjusting either the primary chain or clutch when it was hot. Thought all measurements in the service manual were for cold.

 

Maybe I was jumping to conclusions to quick. I've been looking online at new chains and sprockets, and the teeth on the sprockets seem a little pointed to me. I am used to changing sprockets on my dirtbikes when they start to point. I guess they are different type sprockets. Come to think of it the adjuster had a lot left to adjust and the pad was not worn. When I have time I'll take pix of the front sprocket and post them.

Thanks to all who have responded.

 

At 36k your primary set up shouldn't be worn out....Mine has 81k miles on it. It still has the original adjuster shoe in there, too.

 

If I recall there is a hot measurement for the primary chain.

 

You can measure it hot or cold the manual has specs for both

 

Yep,either way .
I found it easier to do it when cold,dont get burned!

 

I know people with over 100K mi. on stock primary chains and adjusters. Unless yours was adjusted wrong, 36K seems very low mileage for replacing these parts.