Hyosung servicing

[rphenix]

Thats if you can get a reply from him. I've been trying for a week.

edit: trying his yahoo address, gmail one is borked.

Steve

I've done two orders and both times had replies in under 24 hours to his yahoo.

[rphenix]

20k for chains and sprockets!!
Bugger...I got told mine needed replacing after 8k. (by Red Baron during a warrant)
Ended up going to Cycletreads, who said nah...just do the chain.

I thought 8k seemed like it was a bit to quick, but then I was a n00b who probably hadn't been taking care of things properly.
Oh and Red Baron wanted to replace them with original hyosung parts too...which seemed very expensive, and were probably not the greatest quality

I could understand wanting to replace both the chain and the sprockets at the same time to replace the OEM stuff with something quality but if replacing like for like then general rule would be 2 chain's to every set of sprockets.

[DarkLord]

I got my chain and sprockets done about 28,000 k's or so. Sprockets were still ok I think but the chain was pretty hammered.

I usually do the oil filter every time I change the oil as well, seeing as it's only 8 bucks I figure it's worth it as it takes no time to install.

[chaos rider]

met a women with a yellow hyo did 10000k in 6 months she invested in a chain auto oiler and cleaner there around 200 300 bucks and work wonders

[tri boy]

A bit of a "heads up" for the 250 riders.
Some aftermarket front sprockets do not have the correct offset to keep the chain aligned properly, but more important, they are fractionally too wide, and do not let the locking tab locate properly on the counter shaft, (sprocket shaft).

THIS IS DANGEROUS

The rear is okay to replace with after market, but ask for a genuine Hyosung front sprocket, or get the retailer to confirm that there is NO issue regarding the lock tab.
If this fails, the retaining nut may come loose, and send the sprocket and chain into the alternator cover.
Have your sprocket checked.

[DarkLord]

Hey everyone

Just another question - how do you know when a bike is due to have the valve clearances checked? Is there any kind of indication/warning, e.g. rattling or anything?

Also I have a bolt on the front sprocket cover where the edges have been rounded off, and as such I do not know how to get it out. Could anyone help me out with that?

Much appreciated everyone!

[rphenix]

Hey everyone

Just another question - how do you know when a bike is due to have the valve clearances checked? Is there any kind of indication/warning, e.g. rattling or anything?

Also I have a bolt on the front sprocket cover where the edges have been rounded off, and as such I do not know how to get it out. Could anyone help me out with that?

Much appreciated everyone!

If you hear the engine rattling its probably valve clearances Generally every 10 or so thousand K's they do need adjusting maybe a bit earlier the first time.

Regarding the bolt is it ceased? or how did you round it? If its ceased bath it in crc a few times with a hour or so in between for it to sink in. Then use an impact driver (if there is anything for the driver to grab onto) if not then you can look at using a dremel (die grinder). If your feeling lucky a grinder (depends on your disks and if they are thin enough) or possibly a hacksaw can do it to cut a groove into it for the impact driver. Grinder/hacksaw is fine on farm equipment but I highly recommend you buy a dremel or go to the local mitre 10 mega to see if they have something similar for a drill attachment.

As a last resort you can use a tap and die set + drill if your unlucky enough to shear the bolt head off.

If you don't have a impact driver I recommend getting one they aren't overly expensive and every man needs one!

[rphenix]

Another good trick is a blowtorch to remove bolts but the hyo has too much plastic around the motor I think for that sort of treatment.