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DIY Chain Replacement Advice - 5/8/2007 6:32:23 PM

whiteknight

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So, I need to replace my chain. It has quite a bit of play, and it is real noisey when accelerating from a stop. Is this something that can be done without any special tools? Also anybody have the "How To" that they could post. Thanks!

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RE: DIY Chain Replacement Advice - 5/9/2007 3:43:13 PM

gixxereater

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You will need a rear stand...........or something to get the rear tire off the ground.
Remove the rear tire/wheel.
Unbolt the sprocket from the rear wheel......install new sprocket on rear wheel.
Cut chain off of bike. (Torch or chain breaker will work fine)
Remove countershaft sprocket.........replace with new sprocket and torque properly.
Install rear tire/rim
Install chain..........use specialized chain tool OR use center punch and set the locking pins with that (kind of old school but it works fine)
Adjust tension
Ride.
All work will be made MUCH easier and might even be necessary by an impact wrench.

Good luck. It's pretty simple if you have the tools.

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RE: DIY Chain Replacement Advice - 9/27/2007 5:25:28 PM

whiteknight

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How much torque should be used when installing the new sprocket?

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RE: DIY Chain Replacement Advice - 9/27/2007 6:45:34 PM

Billistic

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Front sprocket bolt - 40 ft-lbs.
Rear sprocket nuts - 47 ft-lbs.
I took my bike to a dealer near me ( after calling first ) and they crimped the master link for ten bucks.

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RE: DIY Chain Replacement Advice - 9/29/2007 3:28:45 PM

whiteknight

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Sorry to be a nuisance on this, I am replacing the chain this weekend. I am trying to pull the rear wheel to replace the sprocket and it seems like the axle bolt has a clip keeping it from sliding out. It is pretty dark in my garage and I don't want to burn up alot of time trying to figure it out. Any specific tips on getting the rear axle bolt out. Thanks.

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RE: DIY Chain Replacement Advice - 9/29/2007 4:37:52 PM

Gogar

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take the pin out of the castle nut on the right side of the axle (by the disc brake). Take off the castle nut. Theres a little washer-thing with a tab on it under the castle nut. It should come right off too.

Then, get a big f$$king hammer and tap the bolt out. If it's never been out before, it might take a little "tapping." Once you tap it as far as the swing arm, wiggle the wheel and try to pull from the left. If that doesn't work, maybe get a long, smaller bolt (1/2") or the end of a socket or something and put it on the end of the bolt on the right and tap it through some more. after a while, you should be able to pull the bolt out from the left and the wheel should come free.

Make sure you keep track of where the spacers and parts are and which way they go, so you'll have it easier when you're putting the wheel back on.

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RE: DIY Chain Replacement Advice - 9/29/2007 10:44:44 PM

whiteknight

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Awesome. Thanks a million Gogar.

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