DIY Chain replacement....?
05-10-2010 | 06:05 AM
#31
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At 15K miles, I replaced both sprockets and the chain without cutting the old chain off.
I bought the chain + sprocket kit from Dennis Kirk and had the new chain pressed at a local shop.
You can get the old chain off if you can take your back wheel off and the one small front peg allen bolt. You'll be able to jimmy the chain through and off if you can do both of those. You'll have to rotate the foot peg around with a mallet maybe.
PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS IS FROWNED UPON DOING IT THAT WAY! I just didn't want to buy more flippin' tools for a one time job.
I bought the chain + sprocket kit from Dennis Kirk and had the new chain pressed at a local shop.
You can get the old chain off if you can take your back wheel off and the one small front peg allen bolt. You'll be able to jimmy the chain through and off if you can do both of those. You'll have to rotate the foot peg around with a mallet maybe.
PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS IS FROWNED UPON DOING IT THAT WAY! I just didn't want to buy more flippin' tools for a one time job.
01-29-2011 | 12:28 PM
#32
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From: Virginia Beach VA.
At 15K miles, I replaced both sprockets and the chain without cutting the old chain off.
I bought the chain + sprocket kit from Dennis Kirk and had the new chain pressed at a local shop.
You can get the old chain off if you can take your back wheel off and the one small front peg allen bolt. You'll be able to jimmy the chain through and off if you can do both of those. You'll have to rotate the foot peg around with a mallet maybe.
PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS IS FROWNED UPON DOING IT THAT WAY! I just didn't want to buy more flippin' tools for a one time job.
I bought the chain + sprocket kit from Dennis Kirk and had the new chain pressed at a local shop.
You can get the old chain off if you can take your back wheel off and the one small front peg allen bolt. You'll be able to jimmy the chain through and off if you can do both of those. You'll have to rotate the foot peg around with a mallet maybe.
PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS IS FROWNED UPON DOING IT THAT WAY! I just didn't want to buy more flippin' tools for a one time job.
01-29-2011 | 01:36 PM
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yeah, you can. If I would have known, I may have opted for it. However, I bought the rivet tool because I wanted to shorten the wheel base by shortening the chain as much as possible; and thought the master link thing might not be good cos it was recommended against by the chain manufacturer.
The master link evidently does work fine for the SH and so does the pre-connected chain install, so you have options.
The master link evidently does work fine for the SH and so does the pre-connected chain install, so you have options.
01-29-2011 | 01:40 PM
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It's the easiest way - as long as you loosen nuts off before putting it on a stand and getting the rear wheel out. Plus you can rivet the chain off the bike and slip the new chain on - Just remember to torque the swing arm nut back up correctly.
01-29-2011 | 01:42 PM
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Why would I have to loosen that?
01-29-2011 | 05:01 PM
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01-30-2011 | 12:28 AM
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Hi Guys. I am doing the same thing right now. I went for standard gearing and a 530 chain. I understand the rear sprocket nuts are 80ft.lbs but want is the front sprocket bolt tension??? I remember reading on here about a year ago, tensioning the bolt after the chain is fitted then using a block of wood in the rear wheel to stop the sprocket from turning but I can't find the specs in the manual. Thankyou. Dean.
01-30-2011 | 06:37 AM
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Was planning on picking up a kit from sprocket center with a 43 tooth rear and they indicate they cut the chain to size.
I currently run 43 with the OEM chain, but the chain was already somewhat stretched when I put the 43 on 2+ years ago.
This is the first post I've seen with anyone indicating a problem, but if there was ever to be a length problem a new chain is where it would show up.
I also imagine you might need a touch more slack if you put the chain on already riveted. Has anyone else had to go 104 with a 43 rear?
01-30-2011 | 11:16 AM
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Pg 1-11 in your service manual. 40 Ft lbs or 54 N-m
01-30-2011 | 11:17 AM
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Whats up with this?
Was planning on picking up a kit from sprocket center with a 43 tooth rear and they indicate they cut the chain to size.
I currently run 43 with the OEM chain, but the chain was already somewhat stretched when I put the 43 on 2+ years ago.
This is the first post I've seen with anyone indicating a problem, but if there was ever to be a length problem a new chain is where it would show up.
I also imagine you might need a touch more slack if you put the chain on already riveted. Has anyone else had to go 104 with a 43 rear?
Was planning on picking up a kit from sprocket center with a 43 tooth rear and they indicate they cut the chain to size.
I currently run 43 with the OEM chain, but the chain was already somewhat stretched when I put the 43 on 2+ years ago.
This is the first post I've seen with anyone indicating a problem, but if there was ever to be a length problem a new chain is where it would show up.
I also imagine you might need a touch more slack if you put the chain on already riveted. Has anyone else had to go 104 with a 43 rear?
01-31-2011 | 09:47 AM
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From: altoona, pa
Whats up with this?
Was planning on picking up a kit from sprocket center with a 43 tooth rear and they indicate they cut the chain to size.
I currently run 43 with the OEM chain, but the chain was already somewhat stretched when I put the 43 on 2+ years ago.
This is the first post I've seen with anyone indicating a problem, but if there was ever to be a length problem a new chain is where it would show up.
I also imagine you might need a touch more slack if you put the chain on already riveted. Has anyone else had to go 104 with a 43 rear?
Was planning on picking up a kit from sprocket center with a 43 tooth rear and they indicate they cut the chain to size.
I currently run 43 with the OEM chain, but the chain was already somewhat stretched when I put the 43 on 2+ years ago.
This is the first post I've seen with anyone indicating a problem, but if there was ever to be a length problem a new chain is where it would show up.
I also imagine you might need a touch more slack if you put the chain on already riveted. Has anyone else had to go 104 with a 43 rear?
Mime's 102 links for 15f 44r, but that's the shortest because the axle is as far forward as possible
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