Changing chain and sprockets?

[baffa]

Hey all, just wondering how much of a job changing the chain and sprockets on a CBR900RR is, and do I need any kit bar the new chain and sprockets, a spare set of hands, and one of these?
http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/products/555-chain_and_sprockets_tools_and_/4452-drc_pro_chain_tool.aspx

Doesnt look like a big drama, but I dont want to forget anything.
Also I use the bike mostly for commuting, anything wrong with getting an O ring chain, or will I die in a firey explosion if I dont get an X ring chain?

[ktm84mxc]

A chain breaker tool is not necessary to fit a chain unless you're using a rivet joining link[ makes it less of a hassle] , always check the teeth count on the sprockets before ordering a new chain.
Most would replace the sprocket bolts[circlips] and front and rear as a precaution and don't spare the loctite. A O-ring chain will give a wear rate similar to a X-ring , some chains are better than others go for a known brand TK,EK, DID, Renthal etc some supply a chain and sprocket kit.
have found the easiest way to cut a 530 chain is to disc grind the rivets off then punch the pins through, as most cheaper chain breaks can't handle the stresses and bend there pins and are a major pain to remove.

[ducatilover]

Easy enough job.
What I do first is have someone sit on the bike, in gear with the rear brake on and un-do the front sprocket a little, makes life easy and much more interesting if the person has nice tits.

Just a decent set of spanners, sockets and that chain tool should be all you need

No real need to get an X-ring AFAIK, I've always gone with reputable brands (last time I got a cheap chain on the 600 it cracked a link within 2000km :facepalm:)

[HenryDorsetCase]

Easy enough job.
What I do first is have someone sit on the bike, in gear with the rear brake on and un-do the front sprocket a little, makes life easy and much more interesting if the person has nice tits.


I dont understand, maybe you need to post a pic?

[ducatilover]

I dont understand, maybe you need to post a pic?
It's hard. I mean, hard to explain.

[tigertim20]

a pretty easy job as has been mentioned already - I would suggest buying some new sprocket bolts as well, just in case some of yours a re rounded off a tad - since youre splashing out on the chain etc, the set of sprocket bolts shouldnt be much more than an extra $12-$15 or so.

You can sometimes burr the link on if you dont have the right tool, but its better to just use the right tool to secure the link, as too little pressure and the link can be wonky, or fall off, and too tight and you can create a tight spot in the chain.

[baffa]

Cheers for the feedback all, I figure I need to start getting more hands on with this bike, given its had a long life already, Im forever going to be needing to fix or replace bits.

Thanks to TOTO I know know the chain is a 525, nice and unsual unfortunately. Expect me to post on saturday afternoon when the install goes horribly wrong.

[spanner spinner]

earier cbr900 had 530 chain and I have converted several later cbr900's from 525 to 530. Any bike shop should be able to match up sprockets to suit, from memory the front sprockets the same only diffrence is the rear and there are several other honda running the same cush drive that have 530 sprockets that will suit. It will be cheaper to go 530 and you should get more milage from a 530 set up.

[F5 Dave]

JT sprockets (which is most common in NZ & every bike shop should have cattledog) will list a 50 (530) & 520 conversion (hmm , yes appears they do for most years).

On a 100hp bike I would not use a split link, use a rivet link (herein start the argument on correct tools vs muppeting it on with a hammer).

[baffa]

Hey all, got the standard 525 setup, with an X ring chain thanks to Toto. spent an hour or two with Spinergy putting it all in place. Having the right chain tool makes what could be a fiddly job pretty straight foward.

Now trying to decide what sort of silly art work I can use the old chain and sprockets for. Im thinking a clock at this stage :cool:

[tigertim20]

Hey all, got the standard 525 setup, with an X ring chain thanks to Toto. spent an hour or two with Spinergy putting it all in place. Having the right chain tool makes what could be a fiddly job pretty straight foward.

Now trying to decide what sort of silly art work I can use the old chain and sprockets for. Im thinking a clock at this stage :cool:

Ive a bunch of used/fucked parts Im trying to think of a good use for too. got a few ideas but they would cost money . . .

[ducatilover]

Ive a bunch of used/fucked parts Im trying to think of a good use for too. got a few ideas but they would cost money . . .

Put 'em on eBay, tell people they're mint

[actungbaby]

Easy enough job.
What I do first is have someone sit on the bike, in gear with the rear brake on and un-do the front sprocket a little, makes life easy and much more interesting if the person has nice tits.

Just a decent set of spanners, sockets and that chain tool should be all you need

No real need to get an X-ring AFAIK, I've always gone with reputable brands (last time I got a cheap chain on the 600 it cracked a link within 2000km :facepalm:)

oH do you know any young ladys can help me then oh not getting missus to sit on the bike boring .

seriously I looked front sproket cover and got clutch slave cylinder there Id thought be slack bugger

and join the old chain to new one tread it through so didnt have to take cover of , why do need to undo fron sproket ?

Am going have to get chain joiner from somewhere dam expesive looked at them on ebay feck 50 pounds

What dick i ordered new clutch plates and thought was saving money got plates sep and ordered what thought

was set of the steel plates as well turns out i brought 1 plate brillent hehe oh well looks like use orginals

[gammaguy]

oH do you know any young ladys can help me then oh not getting missus to sit on the bike boring .

seriously I looked front sproket cover and got clutch slave cylinder there Id thought be slack bugger

and join the old chain to new one tread it through so didnt have to take cover of , why do need to undo fron sproket ?

Am going have to get chain joiner from somewhere dam expesive looked at them on ebay feck 50 pounds

What dick i ordered new clutch plates and thought was saving money got plates sep and ordered what thought

was set of the steel plates as well turns out i brought 1 plate brillent hehe oh well looks like use orginals


we need to undo front sprocket so we can remove it and kung fu star stylee spin it across the road and kill little old lady who lives there before we then replace it along with the chain and the rear sprocket

as we do