sprocket and chain change

[Noon]

I'm changing the sprockets and chain on my 2005 Hayabusa which I've never done and would appreciate any tips and tricks .
i have an idea of what to do but I've ran into something and I'm not sure what it is , please help
there's some kind of a spacer on the sprocket cover and I'm not sure how to proceed in order to get the sprocket cover off .
what exactly am i looking at here ?

 

[Noon]

i think i found out what it is - a clutch slave support bracket , not sure what it means tho , maybe i have an upgraded clutch?

https://store.schnitzracing.com/ape-clutch-slave-support-bracket-suzuki-hayabusa-99-07/

 

[sixpack577]

You have an aftermarket clutch cylinder brace for strength.
In the picture it looks like the bottom bolt head is broken off.
Take the other 2 bolts out and remove the brace.
You should be able to slide the sprocket cover over the broken stud, but if not, you may have enough material there to get a bite on with vice grips, with the brace out of the way.
If it doesn't want to turn, a straight on hit from a punch and hammer can help it break loose.
Penatrating oil and heat may be needed.
Worst case, you need an Easy-Out.

 

[sixpack577]

This is the master link pin head I was talking about too.
The chain press mushrooms/flattenes the pin head.
Too little, and the master link may not stay together.
Too much, and you will crack or split the pin head.
So, take your time and creep up on it.
Every chain maker has their own spec, but you find most between .210" and .220"
The .217" in this picture is good, and done.

 

[Noon]

Got it off , she looks pretty dirty under there

 

[sixpack577]

Got it off , she looks pretty dirty under there

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lol...that's actually pretty clean

 

[Noon]

 

[HayaWakened]

lol...that's actually pretty clean

+1
Mine looked that clean ... once ...

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

lol...that's actually pretty clean

Clean but all those sparklies around are from what? Mine looked gummy from old chain lube but no spraklies.

 

[sixpack577]

Clean but all those sparklies around are from what? Mine looked gummy from old chain lube but no spraklies.

Metal dust.
The front sprocket doesn't look bad, but I talked to @Noon earlier, and he had a rear sprocket tooth come off when he removed the rear wheel.
The bike also has a 6" or 8" stretch.
To me it sounds like the rear wheel wasn't perfectly aligned, and/or the chain slack was too tight, or too loose, which would cause excessive wear and explain the metal filings/dust.

 

[Noon]

Metal dust.
The front sprocket doesn't look bad, but I talked to @Noon earlier, and he had a rear sprocket tooth come off when he removed the rear wheel.
The bike also has a 6" or 8" stretch.
To me it sounds like the rear wheel wasn't perfectly aligned, and/or the chain slack was too tight, or too loose, which would cause excessive wear and explain the metal filings/dust.

can i use brake cleaner to wipe it down ?

 

[sixpack577]

can i use brake cleaner to wipe it down ?

Sure
That stuff works great.
But, I work inside alot, so I use Dawn Powerwash for dishes, lol
It is non-toxic and biodegradable.
Spray it on, let it foam and sit for a few minutes, and alot of the grease will drip off, spray it again and start wiping the grease off.
It will clean up easily.

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Make sure to put some cardboard or something below it before spraying

 

[Noon]

all done , thanks everyone

 

[CallieWilkinso]

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Sure
That stuff works great.
But, I work inside alot, so I use Dawn Powerwash for dishes, lol
It is non-toxic and biodegradable.
Spray it on, let it foam and sit for a few minutes, and alot of the grease will drip off, spray it again and start wiping the grease off.
It will clean up easily.

 

[zeepopo2]

Sure
That stuff works great.
But, I work inside alot, so I use Dawn Powerwash for dishes, lol
It is non-toxic and biodegradable.
Spray it on, let it foam and sit for a few minutes, and alot of the grease will drip off, spray it again and start wiping the grease off.
It will clean up easily.

Dawn for the win.