Changing a front sprocket for dummies
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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 ...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
Just a total lack of tools at the minute.
I own an allen key and a screw driver.
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.
Biker's Nemesis said:
sc0tt said:
IT Helpdesk manager aka. Desk Jockey
Evening classes motor mechanics or DIY based would be a good helpI 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
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.
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.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.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.
Sorry buddy.
Yes it has cotton reels.
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