Who has a chain tool and wants to help out?

[WolFeYeZ]

Im looking to put a new chain and sprocket on the bike, and it happens to be something I am unfamiliar with plus I dont have a chain tool. Anyone want to help out a college kid for a bit? I have have a 6 pack of beer with your name on it! Im looking at Saturday if I can somehow source the parts by then.

My bike has the stock chain on it and I am getting close to 30k miles, so it needs a change.

[Jmetz]

I'd help ya but I don't like college kids.

[TinkerinWstuff]

I only like college girls

[Jmetz]

In seriousness, this chain tool + this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gSuY...e_gdata_player will do the job. I could probably help you either Saturday evening or Sunday evening. I'm unfamiliar with doing it on a regular swingarm though. If you're wheel needs to come off you'll obviously need a rear stand and such.

[Mother Goose]

I only like college girls

^^^ This.

[TinkerinWstuff]

I don't know what you ride so;

have you checked and know whether you have a master link chain?

[WolFeYeZ]

I don't know what you ride so;

have you checked and know whether you have a master link chain?

I have an 05 r6, stock chain seems continuous but I dont think that matters. Im looking to probably get a rivet style chain (I think thats what it is called).

[Wrider]

If you want to come to the Springs I'll show/help on Sunday, other than that definitely listen to sloridr's advice, and for extra bonus points, take it to someone that has an impact gun with the right size socket. (Mine is a 27mm).

Then a dremel works fantastic for cutting the chain off.

[WolFeYeZ]

In seriousness, this chain tool + this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gSuY...e_gdata_player will do the job. I could probably help you either Saturday evening or Sunday evening. I'm unfamiliar with doing it on a regular swingarm though. If you're wheel needs to come off you'll obviously need a rear stand and such.

Im good for Saturday evening and I could ride over with my stand on my back or something college student dumb like that.

[sloridr]

Remove the counter shaft nut before you remove the chain and rear wheel. An impact makes it much easier to do. If not a 1/2" breaker bar will work as well. As for the new chain make sure not to cut it too short. Grand prix did this to me once...

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Remove the counter shaft nut before you remove the chain and rear wheel. An impact makes it much easier to do. If not a 1/2" breaker bar will work as well. As for the new chain make sure not to cut it too short. Grand prix did this to me once...

Good advice, I'll add to this:
1. Make sure you replace the chain and sprockets as a set.
2. I'd get Renthal sprockets (hard anodized is a MUST if you're going with an aluminum rear sprocket) or stock.
3. If you're changing ratio/sprocket sizes, you might/probably need a different length chain.
4. To loosen the countershaft nut, have a friend step on the rear brake while you break the nut loose, or if solo, try and wedge something in the brake pedal to do the same, or, you can use something that won't damage your rim spokes to keep the wheel from turning.
5. Make SURE you properly torque the countershaft nut and use a fresh tab washer or locktite etc. You should also be as careful with the rear sprocket nuts/bolts.
6. Thoroughly lube the chain and sprockets (mating tooth faces) with whatever CHAIN lube you use (not oil or WD-40) before installing the set.

I have a breaker/staker for 530 DID chains (though it should work for all chains), but I don't loan out tools and I've got my daughter Saturday. If I don't get her, maybe I can help. I don't know if that breaker would work on the smaller size chain you have though.

[Jmetz]

Im good for Saturday evening and I could ride over with my stand on my back or something college student dumb like that.

A couple things that will be needed.

Manual if you have one
32mm socket. I can see if I have one but if not you'll need to get one.
Medium loctite
Know how many links the chain needs to be
An open schedule for the night
A ride home if becomes necessary

[Kim-n-Dean]

I have an 05 r6, stock chain seems continuous but I dont think that matters. Im looking to probably get a rivet style chain (I think thats what it is called).

I read all the mess above and can't tell if you got help or not. I have everything you need and I would recommend a DID. Pricey, but my favorite. The wife has an R6 as well and since you are doing the sprockets, I would recommend changing to a 530. The R6 comes with a 532 which is bigger than what is on my R1. If you still need help, hit us up...

[Jmetz]

With that said, I personally would take it to Dean. He has better tools then I do, and is familiar with the Yami's.

[Ezzzzy1]

Wrote this up a few years ago.. It aint rocket science.

1.) Remove left lower fairing. I do it without taking off the mid fairing because I'm lazy like that. Then remove two bolts that hold on the coolant overflow and cable tie it out of the way.



2.) Remove front sprocket cover and work it out and off bike. I did this without removing the shift rod. While you are in this area you need to straighten the large counter shaft lock washer so it's flat. I do this with a flat head screw driver. Leave the nut tight for now.



3.) Next I wrapped a thick towel around a metal rod (mine is from a floor jack) and put it between the wheel and swingarm to hold the wheel in place as I loosened the sprocket nut (32mm). You can also try holding the rear brake if you want. That method does not work well at all. Once you loosen the nut just leave it on the bike for now so you can cut the chain..



4.) Now it's safe to cut the chain off. I used a dremel and cut off the end of the rivet heads and then popped off the sideplate with a flat head screw driver. Once the link is removed with the bike in nuetral roll the chain off the front sprocket.

[Ezzzzy1]

5.) Next remove rear wheel and remove rear sprocket (17mm nuts).




6.) Install new sprocket to wheel tightening with cross pattern. Torque 72ft-lbs USE CAUTION! some have stripped the nuts (read this thread)



7.) Install rear wheel and now is a good time to take off the front sprocket all ready loose and put on new sprocket hand tight with new lock washer. Now you need to figure out how many links you need for your setup. With the 15/49 I am same as stock length so I had to cut 4 links off a 120 link chain. Double check before you cut to many off! Then run new chain up and around front sprocket and connect it on the rear sprocket.



8.) Now with a rivet tool press the side plate onto the chain. Then rivet together. I have seen rivet specs on how big you should press the head( I don't have the specs). You want to press it enough, but don't want to crack or split the rivet. The rivet tool is a must have and lasts forever so it's worth the money.



9.) You can now adjust the chain slack and wheel alignment. Next torque up the rear wheel axle nut(80ft-lbs). Then tighten and torque front sprocket nut (65ft-lbs) with wheel wedged reversed from removal. Crimp lock washer with channel locks in two locations.



10.) Install cover, coolant overflow and fairing and your done.



11.) You owe me beer next time I see you.

[WolFeYeZ]

I read all the mess above and can't tell if you got help or not. I have everything you need and I would recommend a DID. Pricey, but my favorite. The wife has an R6 as well and since you are doing the sprockets, I would recommend changing to a 530. The R6 comes with a 532 which is bigger than what is on my R1. If you still need help, hit us up...

I would love to take you up on this since Jmetz has passed it over Ill send you a PM soon after I find parts. What kind of days/nights are you free?

[Jmetz]

I just recommended, since he offered, is more familiar with your bike, and has better tools. You are also welcome to do it over here.. Either or, it's no sweat off my balls.

[WolFeYeZ]

I just recommended, since he offered, is more familiar with your bike, and has better tools. You are also welcome to do it over here.. Either or, it's no sweat off my balls.

Thats what I meant :P Only able to throw quick messages out while at work, haha.

[Jmetz]

Just givin ya a hard time.

[Kim-n-Dean]

I would love to take you up on this since Jmetz has passed it over Ill send you a PM soon after I find parts. What kind of days/nights are you free?

Pretty much anytime after 2:30 during the week and anytime on the weekends. I'll PM you my email, this site doesn't notify me that I have messages.

Hit Jim at TFOG for parts...