New Shoes!!!

[TLRam1]

That was the Special Edition chain you have. 

I have ran the Metzler, Dunlop & car tire and never hit 15,000 on any, you are doing well.

[hop along]

So, I'll just bypass all the other statements..
I can't believe the difference in the new chain!! The ride is so much smoother.. My old chain must have had a few more tight spots than I realized...
When I picked up the bike, the mechanic told me that I have one broken tooth on the rear sprocket.. Not sure how THAT happened.. I found it and it's about1/2 broke.. He smoothed it out some while the wheel was off for the new tire.. I guess I'll replace that at the next tire change..

HOOTmon... man...  you might want to strongly consider replacing that sprocket with the broken tooth.  It *will* lead to a much shorter lifespan of your brand new chain.  Waiting 15k miles, you might just need yet another chain, rear sprocket, and front sprocket at that point.  It is possible your mechanic didn't even examine the front sprocket-who knows its condition?  (you can "lace on" a new chain by cutting the old chain, link the end of the new chain to the end of the old, and run it 'round til the new chain has taken the place of the old...)

Not trying to be a fear monger, just trying to prevent a little angst down the line and keep that 'new chain feel' alive lol

(which reminds me... I have a new chain and sprockets waiting for my attention!!!)   
Hop Along

[lragan]

When Devin was at UT, he came out to my place to replace his chain.  He brought two new sprockets with him.  The old ones looked good to me, but he insisted in changing all three.  That bike was his only transport, so it was probably a smart move. 

I  have turned the front sprocket over on one bike one time.  It can mount either way, and it only wears in one direction, so additional service is available from this simple trick.

When I first bought the bike, I looked at the drawing the owner's manual, compared it to my rear sprocket, and decided I needed a new one.  I ordered a new one to the dealer in New Braunfels.  I rode there when they called.  When the mechanic put the new one on the counter, he saw my face fall -- it looked just like the one on the bike.  He said, "you don't really need this sprocket, do you?"  I asked him to look at the old one and give me his opinion.  He said "we will put this one is stock".  He also concluded that the new front brake pads I had asked for were unnecessary.  I have used this dealership for all inspections, repairs, etc. since.  There are now others closer, but this guy bought my business forever.

I once found a "package deal" for two sprockets and a chain, and replaced all of them.  I still have a good front sprocket in stock, in case anyone needs one.  The rear one needed replacing, so I tossed it.

[hootmon]

Front Sprocket is good..  (per the Mechanic, and the last time I looked at it - not long ago)

As I said, the mechanic shaped the broken tooth some, so it should mesh up reasonably well...

I'll keep an eye on it ans well as the chain...

I don't need to thread the chain as it is new and I can change the sprocket without undoing the link on the chain...