View Full Version : Do I have to take off the swing arm for chain replacement?
budrosmith
01-11-06, 02:36 PM
I am already in the process of doing so but was wondering for next time if this step is really appropriate or not since it seems that i can just cut and reconnect the chain while it is on the bike.
The chain will have a rivet link that can be used, if the chain is an endless one carefully removing one link using a dremmel to take off the 2 rivets on one link then run the new chain and put in the rivet link in place of the one removed.
Edit: you will need a chain rivet tool & dremmel / angle grinder for this.
Cut the old chain off. New chains come with a split link. You do, however, need a chain rivetter to fit the new chain. A mechanic will do this for a fiver or so.
PS. Welcome dude!
You will need to take it off if you want to use the super long-lasting endless Suzuki chain.
instigator
01-11-06, 03:13 PM
You will need to take it off if you want to use the super long-lasting endless Suzuki chain.
Yeah...and you'll need a special tool to do so, peg spanner or butcher up a relevanty sized socket to release the locking nut on them. Stupid design. :x
You will need to take it off if you want to use the super long-lasting endless Suzuki chain.
It's only a standard DID item, and if the rivet link is fitted well it's unlikely to be any weaker than the other links. I would have hoped that it would last as long with or without the rivet link.
budrosmith
01-11-06, 07:52 PM
great info thanks for the help i am using a rk chain that isn't endless so it looks like i will be able to avoid that horrid task of taking off the swingarm, and the grotesque tool i made for that locknut already.
what about using a split link?
what about using a split link?
There is a greater potential that the split link can come apart. However it is useful to fit it so you can ride your bike to the mechanic for the riveting job.
what about using a split link?
There is a greater potential that the split link can come apart. However it is useful to fit it so you can ride your bike to the mechanic for the riveting job.
:thumbsup: that was my next question how do i get the bike to the garage when i have fitted new sprockets
northwind
29-01-07, 11:22 AM
You will need to take it off if you want to use the super long-lasting endless Suzuki chain.
Yeah...and you'll need a special tool to do so, peg spanner or butcher up a relevanty sized socket to release the locking nut on them. Stupid design. :x
Not really, it's designed for when they're building the bikes, superb design for that :) It's just a DID chain, nothing particularily special, but it's one less thing for the assembly line to deal with. Not much reason to use it when changing the chain, you can get the same chain with a rivet link which is very nearly as good.
Just be happy you don't have a belt drive, there is no "cut & patch" option on them so the swing arm coming out is not negotiable :wink:
northwind
29-01-07, 12:05 PM
Just use pritt stick.
Just use pritt stick.
Ah! Hadn't thought of that, problem solved. Do you think it would be overkill to have a little scotch tape on the ouside of the belt at the join? Probably just being paranoid.....
northwind
29-01-07, 04:05 PM
That's what BMW recommend I think... But it seems like overkill to me, if pritt stick's enough for Erik Buell it's enough for me too.
kwak zzr
29-01-07, 04:08 PM
Erik Buell
:lol: :lol: :lol:
northwind
29-01-07, 04:38 PM
:?:
what about using a split link?
IMO Dont! Unless you're just going to the garage to get it done properly.
I had one fail, luckily in the ferry port car park.
The scary bit though was that I'd just come the full length of the M2/M20 (whichever it was) at a ton plus.
kwak zzr
29-01-07, 06:57 PM
Do I have to take off the swing arm for chain replacement?
great idea for cleaning the back header pipe and rear cylinder :D
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