Throttled Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 My next job is to replace my chain and sprokets. So to do that 1 - I cannot find the split link, so how do I best get the chain off? 2 - Do I need to have a specific torque when re-tightening the bolts holding the sprokets?3 - Anything else you think I should know?I have seen some good You Tube videos on generally changing the chain, but the above I am not so sure about. This is what I will replace it withhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-KLE5 ... 20bf836b5a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 1. There isn't one, you need to cut it off2. Yes3. Probably, going by the 1st two questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Chains don't tend to have split links on them any more..... So you'll need a chain splitter/rivetter.......like this.The Front sprocket nut should be done up to the correct torque as should the rear sprocket nuts.....but you'll need to find the actual torque settings from Haynes manual or the like.Good luck..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Let someone else do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 So I need a chain splitter and a Haynes manual. Simples, surely You guys don't appear to have much confidence in my ability to do this job myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 'Motorcycle chains are rubbish'... coming to a forum near you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hodgy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 You don't need a chain splitter, a junior hacksaw will do just as well if the chain is going in the bin. You will need a chain riviter to put the new chain back on though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 HA HA! Was gonna add a helpful reply, till I saw it was posted by someone who thinks bikes are rubbish! Good luck with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 So I need a chain splitter and a Haynes manual. Simples, surely You guys don't appear to have much confidence in my ability to do this job myself Fairly simple yes, but make sure you have someone handy to help you if things go a bit Pete Tong perhaps?The most important tricky things to know is how to rivet the chain together & how to align you rear wheel properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Getting the front sprocket undone is a laugh too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 So I need a chain splitter and a Haynes manual. Simples, surely You guys don't appear to have much confidence in my ability to do this job myself Of course we do mate....easy peasy...... Just make sure you get a Splitter/Rivetter as you can get just splitters that are OK for taking the old chain off....but you'll need to rivet the new one on..... And when you rivet the new one on don't overdo it as you can crush or pinch the link and cause a tight spot where the link doesn't articulate as it should..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Top tip undo the front sprocket bolt with the wheel still attached.Get somebody to stand on the rear brake and undo the bolt bike in gear helps to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Strange Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Getting the front sprocket undone is a laugh too!Not with a 2 foot long, 1/2 inch drive breaker bar = piece of p*ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 HA HA! You jest sir. I have a 3' long breaker bar and weigh 19stone and I struggled! In the end had to put a 3" piece of wood through the wheel onto the swing arm and heat the nut too. I don't think it had been off for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddie Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 piece of piss changing the chain. it's just the sprocket carrier on Gayles gsxr that messed things up for us. I'll dig out our chain splitter/riveter and see if its still usable. i think that it was rounding off a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Of course , anybody that needs to be told on a forum that a Haynes is necessary has to be a bit special. You tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 'Motorcycle chains are rubbish'... coming to a forum near you. Au contraire motorcycle chains are not rubbish. As for my "...are rubbish threads" that is just the eyecatching title to what I really mean by "can be improved" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 piece of piss changing the chain. it's just the sprocket carrier on Gayles gsxr that messed things up for us. I'll dig out our chain splitter/riveter and see if its still usable. i think that it was rounding off a little. I thought what would come with the kit is a split link http://www.cjaccessories.co.uk/images/P/sp.web.jpgwhich you just push together. No riveting needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I don't think most chains come with split links anymore.......none that I can think of anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hodgy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I don't think most chains come with split links anymore.......none that I can think of anyway.... Only time I've seen a split link was on a 125, I don't think their thought of as such a good idea on bigger bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I don't think most chains come with split links anymore.......none that I can think of anyway.... My CBR400RR chain had a split link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Well, they did the job for years, and the chain I bought last month for the divvy came with one, which I used as I didn't have a chain tool, and will be splitting the chain for a rebuild in the winter. (may replace anyway,but thought I might as well leave the option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Let someone else do it I am wondering by the time you bought all the gear maby it would be actually cheaper to "let someone else do it"?Also add in the hassle factor !My M8 was trundling down the M5 when his chain snapped and instead of dropping out the back it went into the sprocket cover and minced his motor and gave him a nasty pant stain I think I would get a Pro to do it who has all the right tools and experience (my guy charges £30 and takes about 90 minutes to do it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgy95 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (my guy charges £30 and takes about 90 minutes to do it) never heard of such a reasonable 'guy' £30 for 90mins work amazing... or do you mean 9minutes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 first time changing my front sprocket went like this: after lots of huffing sweating and swearing with breakers bars, extensions and lumps of wood I relented and bought a £20 Impact gun which runs off the bikes battery, couple of minutes later it came off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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