The sprockets are SUNSTAR. Their reliability is extremely high since they also manufacture OEM parts for the maker.
The front isn’t too bad, but the rear feels quite tight.
We checked the front and rear alignment, and we believe poor lubrication was the main cause this time.
Please apply chain oil regularly.
Once the anodizing wears off, wear progresses rapidly from there.
If you keep using worn sprockets, the chain roller section gets struck by throttle on/off, which isn’t good for the chain either.
It’s best to replace both front and rear with new ones for peace of mind.
We also replaced the release piston cover on the back. It feels great.
The 1100 has a straight plug cap, but it’s more expensive than the 1200. And since the 1100 rises straight up, the plug cord feels a bit tight.
If you swap in a 1200 cap, the area under the tank looks a bit cleaner.
Newtech NC50 10W-50 + oil filter
No particular issues found. All that’s left is a test ride and we’re done.
