Glorian Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 So apparently my bike needs a new chain.. not even hit 3000 miles? I clean it regularly and what not. Is this shit quality? Me not cleaning enough? Either way £40 to get a new one bit narked off.. Can anyone recomend a good chain so i don't have to replace it before i flog it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 change the sprockets as well if the chain is worn out so are the sprockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 As Steve said change the sprockets as well otherwise you'll end up wearing the chain out quicker, and chain and sprocket sets aren't much more than just a chain alone so bite the bullet and get both. I was recommended by the guys on here to get a D.I.D chain they're one of the best you can get so look for one of them, cheap chains won't last long like the one that was on your bike if it only lasted 3k. It's an easy job to do and will take you an hour maybe two depending on how confident you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Will that fit on any bike? ( i imagine there are different sizes for different CC ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 any bike shop will be able to supply a d i d chain and sprocket set for your bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wr6133 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 DID chain all the way. You just need to know the pitch and number of links your bike has. As a 125 I'd guess it's a 428 pitch, links.... get counting!Chinese Chains are terrible even the "heavy duty" ones. I got under 1000 miles out of a Lextech (cmpo) heavy duty chain before I had to remove links. By the time I binned it at under 2k miles it had shrunk from a 108 to a 104 link. So under 2000 miles from a £20 heavy duty chain and that included removing links, total false economy a DID may cost more but would last vastly longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Only planning to have it till end of june.. So will have to weigh up the cost. Dont wanna fork out for a wicked chain only to get a few hundred miles out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingelton Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 take a look at wemoto.com - they usually have a couple of different priced/quality chains to chose from and are reasonably priced. (I should work for those guys!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Tyres, brakes and chains should not be skimped on, riding knowing you got inferior parts in any of the for mentioned departments will not build any confidence. Cheap and cheerful will always let you down just when you really need the them. You get what you pay for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Having a good chain on the bike when you sell it will also be a good selling point. Shows you don't skimp on essentials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Will head down a garage tonight maybe and speak to them about it i reckon £60 for chain £40 labour (one hour) so £100.. lot of cash but if it needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 change it yourself save the labour charges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 A £100 why?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/428-134-Motor ... 485e877fffPiece of cake to fit with a link, even if you have to change it every other month at those prices. Well this one should see you through until you sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 It's so easy to do, I did mine for the first time the other week and I had no problems. The most difficult bit for me was keeping the bike in the air whilst I changed the rear sprocket, other than that it's a piece of piss. Don't waste your money!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Don't have the tools though? Heard you need specialist tools to remove chains? Also i have nothing to keep the bike in the air except a wheel spinner. standard paddocks don't fit my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 when you have been cleaning your chain have you not spotted a split link in it at all if not you can use agle grinder to remove a link plate that will then allow you to remove chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Don't think i spotted anything like that? Could have been missed easily though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingelton Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 for the £100 you pay someone else, you can buy the tools to do it yourself. Teach a man to fish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 I can buy the tools and ruin it myself haha Well sod it i will buy that one linked on ebay. just need to find a sprocket to fit aswell and then the tools. Could be fun. Or a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Chances are there's a link clip in the chain if there isn't just cut the chain you don't need it anymore anyway, however if there is a link clip in the chain you just need a pair of pliers to remove it then you just push the link and it will come out and the chain will be split in two. I don't have anything to keep my bike in the air safely I used a car jack with a piece of wood on and I leant the bike up against the wall, in the past I've used an old car tyre and just force it under the bike with a piece of ply ontop you don't need to get it very high. So to do it all the need to losen your rear spindle and the chain tensioners, remove the chain, then take the rear spindle out and your rear wheel. Undo all the bolts on the sprocket (there may be nuts on the back) remove it and replace it with the new one and put it back together, I'd recommend using loctite on the bolts. The front sprocket will have a cover in front, remove this and then you'll see the sprocket, now make sure the bike is in neutral and wrap the old chain around the sprocket and hold it with one hand and undo the bolts with the other, the chain will stop the sprocket turning if the hold it tight enough you may want to put it under your foot instead. So once the two bolts are out there will be a stay in there to stop the sprocket falling off remove that and the sprocket will slide out, again replace with the new sprocket and follow the steps backwards just don't put the sprocket cover on yet. Fit your wheel but don't tighten it up, wrap the new chain around the front and rear sprocket and join it together, replace the front sprocket cover and voila! Then you just need to tension the chain and do up the rear spindle and you're done, I'd give the chain a good lubing as well before riding. In terms of tools you'll just need a few sockets a pair of pliers and a spanner, maybe a cutting tool if the chain doesn't have a link clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Cheers adam Will try get some parts off ebay. need to check what size sprocket i have. Also should i change front and back or just back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamytimeEscorts Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Just to add another vote for D.I.DLast one I put on a bike was a CBR1000, did 10,000 miles on it and it didn't need adjusting at all before someone liberated it from my front garden.It cost a hundred quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorian Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Found out i need a 15 teeth front sprocket. 45 rear. and 48x120 length chain. Time to go ebaying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Mate, if your not sure how to change a drive chain l would if l was you look for help in doing the sprockets. It's need to be done properly, no that will do is good enough here, they can be lethal if done wrong!!We here to help, think it all out before you start. Edited April 9, 2014 by Chrissb6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 if you want to do it yourself you are more than welcome to ride to mine and i will oversee you doing it and guide you along the way i have the tools here to use to do it the offers there up to you what you do about it im in chatteris near ely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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