In need of a new chain - SV650.org

07-07-06, 07:59 PM

Hi,

I've done nearly 20,000 miles on the original sprockets and chain and think I'm in need of a new set. I telephoned a Suzuki dealer and enquired about how much it would cost.

£90 for a chain, £30 for new sprockets and about £50 to fit. Are they having laugh ? or is this a realistic cost. I've seen an advert on Ebay selling the chain, front and rear sprockets for £90 plus £10 p&p.

I'm quite happy to fit the sprockets myself and have a garage fit the chain, how much should I expect to pay ? Suzuki said fitting a chain would still cost !!!!!

Does anyone know of any good suppliers (SE London, Kent area) or websites I could use ???

I would appreciate any help or advice.

Thanks
T0mm0
Incidently I have a SV650S K4.

Biker Biggles · 07-07-06, 08:03 PM

Most small bike shops will do a supply and fit a quality C&S kit for about £130.
Simpler than DIY unless you can do the riveting up as well.(And do it properly)

07-07-06, 08:13 PM

Rip off.

You can get some decent kit for round about the £100 mark. Fit the sprockets yourself and get a garage to do the chain. Probably cost you a tenner. You can do it yourself, but a rivetter costs £50.

07-07-06, 08:21 PM

Yeah, I bought a oem suzuki sprain and chockets from a dealer for 90-blah pounds, had a bash at fitting the rivet link, messed it up, then paid a garage a tenner to fit it properly :P

07-07-06, 08:26 PM

Do you know of any good websites where I can buy this from ?

Having never needed a new chain before, i dont know any myself other than paying local bike shop prices.

07-07-06, 08:30 PM

try these-
http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/

http://www.mandp.co.uk/home.aspx

http://www.jsaccessories.com/

07-07-06, 08:35 PM

Try your local hein gercke hun.
Ive gota gold x ring d.i.d chain,renthal front sprocket and renthal hard anodised rear sprocket for around £100 (well less with my staff discount)

07-07-06, 09:01 PM

Thanks for the help.

I think James (Hall13uk) works for Hein Gericke, so I shall give him a pm.

I'll also look at the websites you posted Kwak.

Thanks
Andy

peterco · 08-07-06, 09:36 AM

You could also try......

www.bfmmotorcycles.co.uk

pete

08-07-06, 12:19 PM

and

http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/

07-07-06, 07:59 PM	#1
T0mm0 Guest Posts: n/a	In need of a new chain Hi, I've done nearly 20,000 miles on the original sprockets and chain and think I'm in need of a new set. I telephoned a Suzuki dealer and enquired about how much it would cost. £90 for a chain, £30 for new sprockets and about £50 to fit. Are they having laugh ? or is this a realistic cost. I've seen an advert on Ebay selling the chain, front and rear sprockets for £90 plus £10 p&p. I'm quite happy to fit the sprockets myself and have a garage fit the chain, how much should I expect to pay ? Suzuki said fitting a chain would still cost !!!!! Does anyone know of any good suppliers (SE London, Kent area) or websites I could use ??? I would appreciate any help or advice. Thanks T0mm0 Incidently I have a SV650S K4.

07-07-06, 08:03 PM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Most small bike shops will do a supply and fit a quality C&S kit for about £130. Simpler than DIY unless you can do the riveting up as well.(And do it properly) __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

08-07-06, 09:36 AM	#9
peterco Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alloa,Clackmannanshire,The Wee County Posts: 656	You could also try...... www.bfmmotorcycles.co.uk pete __________________ SV650 Sport in Black MZ saxon tour 301 Previous bikes SV650 Naked BMW 650cs Scarfer MZ RT 125 4 stroke

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07-07-06, 08:13 PM	#3
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	Rip off. You can get some decent kit for round about the £100 mark. Fit the sprockets yourself and get a garage to do the chain. Probably cost you a tenner. You can do it yourself, but a rivetter costs £50.

07-07-06, 08:21 PM	#4
rigor Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, I bought a oem suzuki sprain and chockets from a dealer for 90-blah pounds, had a bash at fitting the rivet link, messed it up, then paid a garage a tenner to fit it properly :P

07-07-06, 08:26 PM	#5
T0mm0 Guest Posts: n/a	Do you know of any good websites where I can buy this from ? Having never needed a new chain before, i dont know any myself other than paying local bike shop prices.

07-07-06, 08:30 PM	#6
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	try these- http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/ http://www.mandp.co.uk/home.aspx http://www.jsaccessories.com/

07-07-06, 08:35 PM	#7
Paws Guest Posts: n/a	Try your local hein gercke hun. Ive gota gold x ring d.i.d chain,renthal front sprocket and renthal hard anodised rear sprocket for around £100 (well less with my staff discount)

07-07-06, 09:01 PM	#8
T0mm0 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the help. I think James (Hall13uk) works for Hein Gericke, so I shall give him a pm. I'll also look at the websites you posted Kwak. Thanks Andy

08-07-06, 12:19 PM	#10
Scoobs Guest Posts: n/a	and http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/