Ok, so my chain and sprockets are going bad. My chain is near the end of its life as I have tightened it pretty close to all the way. I've noticed when I ride near the front sprocket I keep getting this noise, very consistently every rotation. I took a look and saw that the chain was touching the chain guard. I though it was weird seeing that since the chain is tightened properly with an inch of movement. Could this be because the sprockets are worn?

Unfortunately I can't cough up enough to buy a whole new kit just yet, so I was thinking to just get a new chain, then wait 2 weeks and get the new sprockets, or should it be the other way around? I'm just afraid my chain wouldn't last the 2 weeks.

 

Save your money for 2 weeks and get them together. Do it right the first time.

 

I actually found an affordable standard set on ebay. Just always have been weary of ebay, but it's an actual motorsports company selling so I guess theyre legit. Will this solve the chain laying on my chain guard problem and the noise its making?

 

maybe your sprocket is bent? maybe tire off balance? try getting rid of the chain guard and see what happens.

 

I don't know, I haven't looked at your bike.
What do you mean " laying on your chain guard?" The chain guard is on top of the chain.

 

I would say laying on the frame, but what its laying on is black and plastic

 

Frame slider. It's rubber. It's supposed to rub on that. Just gotta watch that it doesn't rub through and hit the swingarm. I replace mine with every chain replacement.If you're unsure what you're looking at and feel up to a ride to south OC in the morning, I'll take a look at it for you.

 

How early? I work at 11 in laguna niguel. I would be more than glad to meet with you

 

I'll be in aliso Viejo till 11 or noon. Come by. I'll pm you the address.

 

Sounds good, I really appreciate it!