~~replacing chain and sprocket~~

[runeight]

Greetings,

I have decided to change out my rear sprocket. Might as well through a chain on there will we are at it.

My question is as follows.

Upon inspection it does not appear that the chain can be removed without breaking the link. It would also make sense that to install a new one would require a tool to compress the link while the chain is on the bike.

Any thought's appreciated.

hogger...

[CorrodedAlien]

You are correct.. Grind off a lobe and rivet the new one in place.

DO NOT USE a Master Link with the clip.

Check out/ask your local shops/gearheads about a chain tool, I use one that a local racer has in his shop, I just ride down there after dropping off my parts and rear stand and he helps me with it.

[Twister NOS]

I have actually replaced my chain with a master link tool being used. I shorten the chain I had on for swing Arm extensions. If you remove your front sprocket housing, you can slip (I am almost 100% sure but reserve the right to be wrong!) a chain over that. You will need to remove the rear axle, which you are doing anyway since you are replacing the sprocket. Good luck!

[runeight]

I have actually replaced my chain with a master link tool being used.  I shorten the chain I had on for swing Arm extensions.  If you remove your front sprocket housing, you can slip (I am almost 100% sure but reserve the right to be wrong!) a chain over that.  You will need to remove the rear axle, which you are doing anyway since you are replacing the sprocket.  Good luck!

yes..I will be removing the sprocket cover. Looks awful tight in there!

I have had the rear wheel off before so that is no biggie.

hogger...

[runeight]

**update**

I have decided to change out the front along with the rear sprocket along with a new chain. Makes sense.

What is the size of the front sprocket nut? Want to make sure I have the proper size.

Tips and tricks gladly welcomed.

hogger...

[CorrodedAlien]

the front is a bit more of a challenge, search around, or ask Revlis how to do it correctly.

[davsbusa]

Make sure you have an impact gun to do the front sprocket, makes it sooooo much easier.

[ozz]

I used a metal bar wraped in some towels and placed it thru the rear wheel (be carefull of the valve stem) and then used a breaker bar and removed the nut on the front sprocket.

I then puy the new front sprocket on and use the same method above (bar with rags thru rear wheel) and tighten.

At this point I cut the old chain off with a electric cutter (sliced it right in two) and then removed and replaced the rear sprocket.  Rivet a new chain on and thats it.

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