DIY chain and sprocket replacement - SV650.org

04-08-09, 10:49 AM

Need to change my chain and sprockets (old one extremely worn). Is this a job I can do myself? Just called my local bike shop and they want £105 for a DID kit and £40 to fit. If I get a DID kit from ebay is it easy to replace and can I get away with using a chain tool from ebay like this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTORCYCLE-UNI...d=p3286.c0.m14 or is something more professional required...

Thanks

Ste

Spanner Man · 04-08-09, 11:36 AM

Good afternoon.

That tool looks to be for pressing on the sideplate only, for pressing & rivetting you will need one like this.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorcycle-Cha...d=p3286.c0.m14

It appears to be a copy of the genuine DID tool, although somewhat cheaper. I have seen these in the past, & they look ok for home use.

Cheers.

04-08-09, 11:47 AM

Thanks for the quick reply.

Ste

04-08-09, 03:04 PM

I just got delivered DID extreme Sprocket and chain set from DK motors for £79.99 next nearest was same set for £129.99.

Forgot to mention: SV650 K1

I also posted this in another thread

04-08-09, 10:49 AM	#1
stephencassidy Guest Posts: n/a	DIY chain and sprocket replacement Need to change my chain and sprockets (old one extremely worn). Is this a job I can do myself? Just called my local bike shop and they want £105 for a DID kit and £40 to fit. If I get a DID kit from ebay is it easy to replace and can I get away with using a chain tool from ebay like this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTORCYCLE-UNI...d=p3286.c0.m14 or is something more professional required... Thanks Ste

04-08-09, 11:36 AM	#2
Spanner Man Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sunbury Middlesex Posts: 1,396	Re: DIY chain and sprocket replacement Good afternoon. That tool looks to be for pressing on the sideplate only, for pressing & rivetting you will need one like this. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorcycle-Cha...d=p3286.c0.m14 It appears to be a copy of the genuine DID tool, although somewhat cheaper. I have seen these in the past, & they look ok for home use. Cheers. __________________ Spanner Man http://stewarts-motorcycles.co.uk/default.html

04-08-09, 11:47 AM	#3
stephencassidy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DIY chain and sprocket replacement Thanks for the quick reply. Ste

04-08-09, 03:04 PM	#4
ejohnh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DIY chain and sprocket replacement I just got delivered DID extreme Sprocket and chain set from DK motors for £79.99 next nearest was same set for £129.99. Forgot to mention: SV650 K1 I also posted this in another thread

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