some advice plz

[mr1]

On a scale of 1-10,1 being easy,how difficult is it to change chain & sprockets on a 98 fazer 600

[Stu]

depends on your ability

for me its a 1 you could be a 10

[megawatt]

If it's a solid chain. without a split link, you will need a chain splitter/rivetter, about £50. Removing sprockets is usually easy, sometimes front one needs a big socket and persuasion. Like Stu says, depends how mechanically minded you are. I used to do chain splitting/rivetting with an anglegrinder and two hammers, but I wouldn't recommend a novice doing it that way.

[Stu]

I used to do chain splitting/rivetting with an anglegrinder and two hammers, but I wouldn't recommend a novice doing it that way.

 

are we related

I do it the same way I've had many people say you cant do it! I dont think they realise that with a rivetting tool all your doing is the same bloody thing

[mr1]

Looks like I'll be paying someone to do then :'(

[acting_strange]

You never learn until you try something

[mr1]

yeah I guess,but havnt got suitable tools,not gonna go and buy a chain splitter and then find I can't do it anyway

[megawatt]

You're about an hour from me . Price up getting a bikeshop to do it and then PM yer number for a chat?

I've had people slagging me off for using the anglegrinder, two hammer method, but I did it on my dragbike with 200BHP going through it and never had a problem

[mr1]

Cheers mate will do

[megawatt]

I can do the job for you or you can do it while I advise. Can do any other jobs at the same time???

[acting_strange]

LOL....Iv'e never had a chain splitter.....but always managed to replace chains....

[Ricky]

LOL....Iv'e never had a chain splitter.....but always managed to replace chains....

 

Neither did I when I took my chain off, I used a few screwdrivers haha, worries me a bit now

[megawatt]

Main problem I have had is new rivet links are very difficult to get the new sideplates on. I use Gold chains and I prefer not to scratch em with two pairs of molegrips!!!

[Stu]

Main problem I have had is new rivet links are very difficult to get the new sideplates on. I use Gold chains and I prefer not to scratch em with two pairs of molegrips!!!

 

G clamps Alan

once the plate is so far on use a nut over the rivet head so you can push either side of the plate

[megawatt]

Thanks Stu, I'll try that when my rivetter breaks again.

[Grumpy Old Git]

Main problem I have had is new rivet links are very difficult to get the new sideplates on. I use Gold chains and I prefer not to scratch em with two pairs of molegrips!!!

 

G clamps Alan

once the plate is so far on use a nut over the rivet head so you can push either side of the plate

 

Used this method loads of times (even though I have a chain splitter tool somewhere )

Removal is easy with an anvil, cold chisel and lump hammer!

[mr1]

Just been quoted £65 to do chain and sprockets,is that reasonable? i'm supplying the parts !