Chain fitting?

[YvenelC]

Recently my chain snapped off my bike, well just the link! Purchasing a new chain and sprocket! Its pretty easy to chain the sprockets and chain is there any adjusting of the chain or anything extra I should know before I install it myself?

[maviczap]

Do you mean is it easy to install the new chain & sprockets?

You'll need something to rivet the links to join the chain, so you'll need a chain riveter.

Rear sprocket is easy to change, front sprocket you'll need a 32mm socket to undo the nut, as well as not forgetting to bend the locking tab washer back first. Buy a new tab washer as well.

Yes, you'll need to adjust the new chain once you've fit it.

[YvenelC]

Sorry for the typo but yes that's what I meant... to adjust the chain don't need any special tools do I?

[MJC-DEV]

Maybe the chain broke because you didn't keep it adjusted correctly?
When you fit the chain, use a chain rivet tool to join the ends, then you MUST adjust to the correct tension as per instructions in the handbook or manual.

[maviczap]

Spanner to undo the wheel spindle nut. One in the tool kit if you have one.

Allen key to adjust the adjusters if you've got a curvy (99 - 2002)

Spanner for the pointy I think.

But you need to check the wheel alinement's correct after you've adjusted the chain

Here's a how to vid

http://www.ehow.com/video_4956935_adjust-motorcycle-chain.html

[Stonesie]

The front sprocket nut will be very tight, you will probably need to wrap the chain back around the sprockets and wire it together then chock the back wheel with some wood to get enough force into the nut to shift it, unless you know someone with an impact gun? I have one and a couple of bursts had the nut off. Don't be tempted to use it to tighten things up though, that's a torque wrench job. The rear sprocket is pretty easy.

If you can't get a chain riveter or just don't fancy doing it yourself then get a split link and get a bike mechanic to swap that for the rivet link, shouldn't cost much, maybe some beer tokens ;)

[YvenelC]

I know this is a stupid question but what's the difference between a rivet link and a split link... I ordered a connecting master link which will connect my chain back together... will I need any other extra accessories?

[Biker Biggles]

A split link is a temporary connector to allow you to ride somewhere to get the chain rivited properly.They are ok to use permamently on small low powered bikes like 125s as well,but on a big bike you need to use a rivited join or the chain may come apart.Is that what happened on yours?You should also fit new sprockets with a new chain or it will wear out much quicker.

[TamSV]

Split link - a clip is used to secure the plate.

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad23/tomSV/SV650/SplitLink.jpg

Rivet link - the plate is pressed on and the hollow ends of the pins are peened over with a special tool (or a couple of hammers).

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad23/tomSV/SV650/RivetLink.jpg

You want a rivet link for the SV.

[mikerj]

I know this is a stupid question but what's the difference between a rivet link and a split link... I ordered a connecting master link which will connect my chain back together... will I need any other extra accessories?

If you've ordered a new chain and sprockets (as you mentioned in your OP) then the new chain will come with a rivet link.

[Urbanfireblade]

A split link is a temporary connector to allow you to ride somewhere to get the chain rivited properly.They are ok to use permamently on small low powered bikes like 125s as well,but on a big bike you need to use a rivited join or the chain may come apart.Is that what happened on yours?You should also fit new sprockets with a new chain or it will wear out much quicker.


Not true, some chains come with split links, some with rivet links. Don't worry if it comes with either, they both are ok to use. My old Suzuki Bandit 1200 had a split link chain. Thats had way more engine torque than any SV will ever have. The horse-shoe shaped split-link does nothing more than keep the chains side plates on, just like the rivet link does.