Changing a front sprocket for dummies

[Prof Prolapse]

I'll do it if he's my way but don't think he is.

[sc0tt]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Can someone do it for him.

Scott, what do you do for a living

IT Helpdesk manager aka. Desk Jockey

[Biker's Nemesis]

sc0tt said:

IT Helpdesk manager aka. Desk Jockey

Evening classes motor mechanics or DIY based would be a good help

I have had to do many courses into time most recently it has been it based stuff

Everyone has to learn so get off your arse and gain another skill set

Xxxxxxx

[v60marko]

sc0tt said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

Can someone do it for him.

Scott, what do you do for a living

IT Helpdesk manager aka. Desk Jockey

Funny, that's pretty much exactly what I do. I can change a front sprocket too though.

[oOTomOo]

Personally, I'd go with the wood through the rear wheel advice rather than putting it in gear, otherwise you're putting a lot of pressure on the gearbox when you take the nut off.

Those nuts can also take some un-doing, use a good quality 6 point socket and a lot of leverage.

[peterg1955]

sc0tt said:

IT Helpdesk manager aka. Desk Jockey

ah, in that case, switch it off and switch it on again and that should fix it...

worked for me for 27 years in computing - I gave up, well, was made redundant in 2002 when it all started getting too easy

[sc0tt]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Evening classes motor mechanics or DIY based would be a good help

I have had to do many courses into time most recently it has been it based stuff

Everyone has to learn so get off your arse and gain another skill set

Xxxxxxx

No issues with mechanics believe it or not ...





Just a total lack of tools at the minute.

I own an allen key and a screw driver.

[Prof Prolapse]

I don't think showing him you can take your airbox and subframe off is going to impress him.

[sc0tt]

Prof Prolapse said:

I don't think showing him you can take your airbox and subframe off is going to impress him.

Possibly not. Just demonstrating I am not inept.

[theshrew]

sc0tt said:

I own an allen key and a screw driver.

Not even got a hammer.

What sort of man are you !

[sc0tt]

theshrew said:

Not even got a hammer.

What sort of man are you !

Broken ...

[Prof Prolapse]

sc0tt said:

Possibly not. Just demonstrating I am not inept.

I don't think you demonstrated ineptitude.

I only did this last week for the first time, so I'm not going to mock you for not knowing how.

I think you're all set for an attempt now however, the blanks should become clear when you're doing it.

[sc0tt]

Wildfire said:

Don't forget to get the right torque settings for the sprocket.

So I take it you'll hoisting the front on rides out now?

Have you bought an MV?

[fergus]

What pitch chain is the sprocket for? 530, 525 or 520? Std road is 530. This will be engraved on the side of the sprocket. Don't forget to use the lock tab to secure the nut holding it on, after torqueing it up correctly.

[moanthebairns]

Biker's Nemesis said:

sc0tt said:

IT Helpdesk manager aka. Desk Jockey

Evening classes motor mechanics or DIY based would be a good help

I have had to do many courses into time most recently it has been it based stuff

Everyone has to learn so get off your arse and gain another skill set

Xxxxxxx

what BN says. If you don't feel confident and would like to learn more about basic DIY mechanical jobs your local college should have a few on the go at set times a year for £100 fee.

I looked into them but I learned the hard way, on my own, by the time id fked up repairing various parts of my bikes (we all remember the caliper rebuild thread) and lots after my crash I had covered all the "basic" parts.

[Mr OCD]

Nobody mentions installing used/new sprockets on a used chain?

A mate found out the hard way last year... the chain snapped taking out the chain guard, engine cover and broke a few other little things... he was lucky it didn't take his foot off or get wrapped round the rear wheel.

[3DP]

Sc0tt - bring your sprocket and muscles tonight and I'll change it with you.

Does your swingarm have crash bungs/cotton reals fitted so I can get it onto one of my paddock stands? It'll be a bh of a job otherwise and I'm not sure I have any spare M8/10/12 bolts or whatever the Yamaha thread is, to screw in temporarily.

I'll IM you.

[Hooli]

Mr OCD said:

Nobody mentions installing used/new sprockets on a used chain?

A mate found out the hard way last year... the chain snapped taking out the chain guard, engine cover and broke a few other little things... he was lucky it didn't take his foot off or get wrapped round the rear wheel.

It'll wear quicker but I'd be surprised at it causing an issue like that.

Admittedly it's a lot lower power but I went through several sprockets on my Triumph before picking the gearing I liked & then put a new set on once the bitsa had worn out.

No one has mentioned the speedo yet (except BN) where do they read from on R1s? it'll overead (even more than normal) with shorter gearing on.

[sc0tt]

3DP said:

Sc0tt - bring your sprocket and muscles tonight and I'll change it with you.

Does your swingarm have crash bungs/cotton reals fitted so I can get it onto one of my paddock stands? It'll be a bh of a job otherwise and I'm not sure I have any spare M8/10/12 bolts or whatever the Yamaha thread is, to screw in temporarily.

I'll IM you.

Tonight isn't going to be good for me. I was out on the town last night and I erm haven't been to bed yet.

Sorry buddy.

Yes it has cotton reels.

[sc0tt]

Hooli said:

No one has mentioned the speedo yet (except BN) where do they read from on R1s? it'll overead (even more than normal) with shorter gearing on.

By 7% I believe