Chain and Sprockets GS500 '02

[aln_gs500]

Hi,

My dealer just told me that I need new a chain and sprocket.  I have found a second hand one from an '89 GS500.  I'm skint at the moment so this is about all I can afford - it seems to be in good condition . 

Some questions?

Is this a stupid thing to do?
I don't trust my dealer's skills 100%, how do I know if  sprockets needs replacing?
Would I be able to do this work myself, avrg. brain - no real mechanical skills.

[Admiral Crunch]

Can you get a closer shot of the front sprocket there?  It looks a little hooked, but I can't quite be sure.

You can tell if your front sprocket needs replaced if it looks like the teeth are hooked on one side or worn unevenly left-to-right.  Just pop the sprocket cover off and take a peek.  It's just held on by five bolts.  You'll also have to remove the gearshift lever.  If the chain needs replacing, I'd go ahead and replace the front sprocket no matter how it looks.

[scratch]

Is that a picture of your current chain and sprockets?

[sledge]

Geezz
that does not look good......save up for a new set.

[aln_gs500]

lol , no that's the one I was going to buy - I think ye folk have made my decision for me - new chain & sprockets it will be - any recomendations?

[makenzie71]

By from sumofallparts2 on ebay.  Not only are their prices awesome but their shipping times are ungodly.  I literally ordered the set at like 11pm on night and it was at my house by noon the next day...crazy...