OK, this is getting a little overwhelming. After checking my chain tension the other Night, I realized that Chain needs replaced. A lot of links are not completely seized, but sticking together and will move if you pinch them with your fingers, but I know that’s not good. There is also a good difference between the “tight spot” and “loose spot” on the chain. This is most likely the original chain, so everything I understand makes replacing it basically mandatory at this point. So according to most of the reading I have done online, I should replace the sprockets along with the chain, since they wear together. TC Bros sells an overdrive sprocket with 31 teeth, “a must for highway speeds” they claim. I do plan on doing a lot of interstate riding, as my girlfriend lives a town away, 25 minutes down the interstate. Is this necessary and worth it? Do I definitely need to replace the sprockets? Are the chains on TC bros website good enough? They also sell a chain breaker tool by motion pro, which is pretty expensive, so I was wondering if this is a service I could have my local powersports store do. I suppose it would be a good tool to have at my disposal, but in theory, I shouldnt need to use it again for a few years, and eerything I spend on at this point is over budget. Just wanted to get you guys input before buying even more expensive stuff.
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