change your chain and sprockets

advr4 · 01-08-2005, 05:48 PM

i posted this on gixxer.com a while back, and it semed to help some people out. these instructions are for a gixxer, but they are pretty much the same for other makes as well. if you have any questions, pm me.

ok, changing your sprockets and chain is pretty easy as long as you have the chain tool and a rear stand or someone else helping you out. the most popular combination would probably be -1 in front and +2 rear. afam makes very good sprockets and rk makes excellent chains, both of which you can get from www.sprocketcenter.com

here are step by step instructions:
1. remove front sprocket cover
2. cover a breaker bar in cloth, and wedge it in between your rear wheel spoke and your swingarm (with the wheel moving in a forward direction).
3. remove front sprocket (i think its a 32mm socket).
4. support rear of bike on a rearstand, and remove the rear wheel.
5. remove sprocket from rear wheel (i think its a 17mm socket), and install new one.
6. using chain tool, remove old chain.
7. re-install rear wheel and your new front sprocket, but do not tighten yet.
8. thread chain around front sprocket and wrap around rear sprocket so that links meet on the back of the sprocket.
9. remove any excess links (if necessary).
10. using chain tool, rivet new chain together.
11. using the same cloth-covered breaker bar as before, wedge it in between your wheel spoke and swingarm (with the wheel moving backwards now)
12. tighten front sprocket.
13. align rear wheel.
14. ride bike.
that should be about it for the chain and sprocket swap.

Justin726 · 01-08-2005, 06:47 PM

Thanks for posting that. It should definatelly help out a few people.

Need2goFaster · 03-06-2005, 09:33 PM

I just replaced the chain on my bike and the new chain came coated in grease. I'm not sure if i should clean it off and lube the chain like i would after i cleanded it (i use chain wax) or if i can just leave the grease on there til it's time to clean the chain. The grease seems pretty stick and seems like it's meant to be the lube for the chain in use and not just a rust protector during storage/shipping. Just curious what you did with your new chain. Also what chain tool do you have or are they all pretty much the same? I used a clip style master-link but i would have preferred to use a rivet style for the strength. I just didn't feel like buying the tool and i always prefer to do the work myself if possible vs having a shop do it.

Thanks,
Barry

endoracing · 03-14-2005, 03:15 AM

Is there anywhere you can rent a chain tool from ? 150 is a big chunk of money for a tool, but I guess it will save you money in the long run

edit... now I feel stupid since It looks like there are much cheaper tools available then what I was looking at.. sorry!

Thrash1 · 03-24-2005, 10:46 PM

Pit Posse has one for $49 + Shipping I just got mine and it works Great. I hate letting other people work on my Bike, Plus the dealerships around here are real D!cks...

Thrash1 · 03-24-2005, 10:48 PM

Here's the link if you need it.

http://www.pitposse.com/pochcurito.html

f4istunna · 03-21-2006, 03:02 PM

do the rivets come with the new chains when you buy them. Im in need of new chain and sprockets this spring, With a riveted chain you can cut a link and add more if you go with a bigger sprocket correct? Im going to be trying a few different rear sprocket combos to see what i like and dont want to get a new chain everytime i switch them if its not needed.