Replacing the Chain & Sprockets

[aln_gs500]

Hi all,

A friend is going to give me a hand replacing said parts, they are in a shameful state.  He asked me to ensure I had all the parts, is all I need a Chain+ Sprocket kit e.g. DID for my bike, are there other bits and pieces that I might need? 

Also, is there any other work that is smart/logical to do while I'm doing this?

Thanks as always,
Alan

[MarkusN]

Open or closed chain?

Concern is mostly tools. For a closed chain a torque wrench definitely is recommended, as you'll end up dismantling most of the swingarm linkage.

For an open chain: rivet master link or clip type? For the former you'll obviously need a riveting tool.

If you go the closed chain route make sure that you don't lose the washers at the end of the swingarm link. I ended up having to disassemble that part again after having found one of said washers in the workspace during cleaning up.

Having a new circlip ready for the sprocket does not hurt. It's a penny part, and if you end up damagaging the old one during disassembly... Which brings me to another special tool: Circlip tongs help.

Also: expect a lot of muck under that sprocket cover; some cleaning will be in order.


And for getting your hands clean after the ordeal here is some granny wisdom: Use butter to dissolve the sticky grease, then soap. yopur hands will never have felt as smooth.

[ducati_nolan]

Marcus pretty much covers it. In addition, inspect your wheel bearings for any slop or resistance, and make sure you don't get any dirt in there when putting the wheel back on. Same goes for the swingarm if you remove it.

When the wheel is off, make sure you don't hit the brake pedal, you may want to stick a wedge of wood between the pads to open them up a little to make it easier to get the rotor back in there. Also, don't touch your brake rotor or pads with your greasy hands, and give them a good wipedown with brake cleaner after you do, and before you install the wheel.

good luck 

[aln_gs500]

hi,

sorry for geting back so late, I've ben busy.  Got that work done and took ye're advice on board.  Thanks folks.

Alan