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gareth MTS: Not specified
Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 49
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:04 am |
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Hi guys, I'm in the process of changing my front sprocket, but having a bit of a problem unhooking the chain to remove the sprocket, is it possible to do this with the chain in situ or do I need to split it .If so is it possible to use a link to reuse the chain, or do I need to replace that as well.
Thanks
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eReM MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 398 Location: holland
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 10:21 am |
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if you are only replacing the front sprocket you do not have to split the chain.
loosen the chain as much as possible should do the trick. |
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falcofred MTS: 2004 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 731 Location: N.E. Tennessee
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 12:36 pm |
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There are other posts detailing this proceedure, do a search. You'll have to loosen the chain all the way, and even pull it off the rear sprocket to get enough slack to pull the chain off the counter shaft sproket. Some even report pulling off the clutch slave cylinder to ease access. Even if you pull the slave cylinder, you don't have to lose any fluid. You do not have to break the chain. |
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gareth MTS: Not specified
Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 49
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:25 pm |
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Thanks guys, it seems a bit tight but if it can be done I'll persevere without splitting the chain. |
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Doc MTS: 2003 1000 DS (Red)
Joined: 25 Jan 2004 Posts: 2029 Location: Athens, Greece
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Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:21 pm |
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It can be done and in fact it's much easier than it sounds. Just do as the guys already advised and you'll be fine.
Doc
P.S: just in case you have time to spent, I'd suggest you also spend some time to clean the front sprocket area at the same time. It's probably the most dirty place on the bike and we tend to forget about it since it ain't visible |
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