Are all front sprockets the same?
As a chain wears it stretches, so the distance from pin to pin increases, sprockets are all made with the same dimension. There are exceptions to replacing all at once. I used to run 13 tooth fronts on my enduro bikes, you’d usually go through two fronts during the life of the chain, the teeth would be visibly hooked.
Do you need to remove the rear sprocket cover?
In order to loosen off the nuts and bolts that are holding the front and rear sprockets in place, we are going to want to hold them still. And there’s nothing better than using the chain and rear brakes to do just that, so we leave it there for the moment and start by removing the front sprocket cover.
How to change drive chain on Suzuki V-Strom 1000?
The Urban Monk details how he changes the front and rear sprockets and the drive chain on his Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (DL1000). He shows how he cuts the chain with an angle grinder and chain breaking tool and how to disassemble the clutch slave cylinder, sprocket cover, and front sprocket speed sensor rotor.
What kind of chain do you use on a road bike?
As with removal, how the chain is joined will depend on the type of link, but for road or adventure bikes then rivet links are more advisable and common than split links. Which ever is used, it’s important to ensure any O or X rings are lubricated with the supplied grease and correctly in place before fitting the top plate.
How to tell when chain and sprockets need to be replaced?
Another, much easier way to check for a worn chain is to try to pull the chain away from the rear of the sprocket on the rear wheel. If the chain is worn, you’ll reveal about half a tooth of the sprocket. A new chain will wrap around the sprocket snugly and won’t pull away.
Why are front and rear sprockets the same?
These components are the front sprocket, rear sprocket, and drive chain. The reason for this is because the chain and sprockets mate together. If a worn sprocket were mated to a new drive chain, the wear rate of the chain would be much higher than if it were matched with a new sprocket.
Can a rear sprocket be removed on a transmoto?
Make sure you remove the rear wheel after loosening the countershaft sprocket bolt/nut. Support the rear wheel so that the brake disk does not contact the ground. The brake disk can easily distort if the wheel is accidentally loaded when working on the sprocket.
Do you need a bigger sprocket for a chain saw?
The tradeoff is you’ll lose some acceleration. Going the other way will increase acceleration. If you fit a larger sprocket to either end, just make sure you have enough clearance. In any case, you can always use the stock sprocket sizes when buying new ones.