Looks like I'll need a new chain before the MOT (end of the month), Any recomendations for an SV650s.
Is this an easy DIY job.
Or would I be better getting a garage to do it?
new chain and sprockets?
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Crashgoggz
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Sprockets are easy to do, it is the chain that can be a PITA.
A good chain riviter will make the job much easier - also finding someone who is willing to help you (preferably someone who has done it before) may be invaluable the first time that you swap a chain over.
A good chain riviter will make the job much easier - also finding someone who is willing to help you (preferably someone who has done it before) may be invaluable the first time that you swap a chain over.
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Grant
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
You may struggle to get the front spocket nut off!
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Hmmm, maybe a garage job then.
Who's reasonable?
Who's reasonable?
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Nah, get a long enough bar to stand on while someone else is standing on the rear brake pedal, easy..........Grant wrote:You may struggle to get the front spocket nut off!
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
What you really need is an electric impact wrench.The Rossi Kid wrote:Nah, get a long enough bar to stand on while someone else is standing on the rear brake pedal, easy..........Grant wrote:You may struggle to get the front spocket nut off!
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Defo.Crashgoggz wrote:Hmmm, maybe a garage job then.
Phone around.
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Crashgoggz wrote:Hmmm, maybe a garage job then.
Who's reasonable?
speak to garymitch , im sure he will help you out
i suggest buying genuine suzuki sprockets and a DID chain , there may be a suzuki kit for your bike
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Or a pneumatic 1Big Kneed Al (master of the emergency stop & "stand up" comedian) wrote: What you really need is an electric impact wrench.
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
if you havent got your chain and sprockets done yet give me a shout.Crashgoggz wrote:Looks like I'll need a new chain before the MOT (end of the month), Any recomendations for an SV650s.
Is this an easy DIY job.
Or would I be better getting a garage to do it?
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
I'd go for that mate if you've got someone who's willing to show you how to do it. Then you will be able to do it yourself next time.
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
I have been looking to replace my chain and sprocket also. Superprox rear sprocket, renthal front sprocket & Tsubaki x-ring gold chain.
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Spoken like someone who works offshore!The Rossi Kid wrote:Nah, get a long enough bar to stand on while someone else is standing on the rear brake pedal, easy..........Grant wrote:You may struggle to get the front spocket nut off!
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Decided to get Renthal front & rear sprocket & Tsubaki x-ring gold chain. Ordered today so should be here tomorrow.
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
I on the other hand have done nothing yet. It's on my list. which gets bigger and bigger........
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
The list never seems to get any smaller. Once you think you have everything something else pops into your head.Crashgoggz wrote:I on the other hand have done nothing yet. It's on my list. which gets bigger and bigger........
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Re: new chain and sprockets?
Just like bills. Once you think you've done them all. There is another.Yamahahaha wrote:The list never seems to get any smaller. Once you think you have everything something else pops into your head.Crashgoggz wrote:I on the other hand have done nothing yet. It's on my list. which gets bigger and bigger........