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06-02-05, 09:53 AM

I recently changed the front and rear sprocket along with the chain and found no problem at all.

If you are ordering all three at the same time then you can use the new chain to keep the front sprocket stationary. All you need to do is drag the chain over the rear sprocket and then over the front sprocket. That should keep the front sprocket from moving (with bike in gear). If when undoing the front sprocket you find that it is trying to move the bike forward then wheel the bike front first with the the front tyre touching the wall. That way you are using the whole bike as leverage.

You will need a torque wrench and a breaker bar. with the correct size sockets. When you get the new chain it should (or probably) be open ended and come with a split link. Fit the chain with the split link and then ride your bike to the bike garage with split link in pocket. They should change the link for something like a fiver.

Best of luck with it. If you can do the job yourself, your looking at saving £30 - £40.

06-02-05, 09:53 AM	#5
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	I recently changed the front and rear sprocket along with the chain and found no problem at all. If you are ordering all three at the same time then you can use the new chain to keep the front sprocket stationary. All you need to do is drag the chain over the rear sprocket and then over the front sprocket. That should keep the front sprocket from moving (with bike in gear). If when undoing the front sprocket you find that it is trying to move the bike forward then wheel the bike front first with the the front tyre touching the wall. That way you are using the whole bike as leverage. You will need a torque wrench and a breaker bar. with the correct size sockets. When you get the new chain it should (or probably) be open ended and come with a split link. Fit the chain with the split link and then ride your bike to the bike garage with split link in pocket. They should change the link for something like a fiver. Best of luck with it. If you can do the job yourself, your looking at saving £30 - £40.