I dun know - these old boys that are so set in their ways ....
Chain replacement coming up...
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Not really, I was an engineer so always able to decide what will and will not work but always ready to have my mind changed
There's a series of youtube vids for those who may need them
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There's a series of youtube vids for those who may need them
eg. <object style="height: 390px; width: 640px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IIOhZ7ikx_E?version=3&feature=player_detailpage"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IIOhZ7ikx_E?version=3&feature=player_detailpage" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="360"></object>
I really like the look of Terra-X chain tool and will be ordering one in a few weeks. Probably not the tyre levers, as I prefer Motion pro's version with the ratchet adaptor...
Here's a responce to my email regarding shipping costs:
"Thanks for your enquiry on the chainbreakers.
Postage to UK for one unit is $19 Aud.
All sizes are metric 17, 12 and 13.
Group buy: If you buy a few together we can offer free postage, we can't discount the tools though. We had a large group buy just before Christmas through Adv rider and everybody paid full price even for multiple sets of tools, if I discount now I think I will be in a pile of trouble.
Hope you understand."
Anyone else want to get in on some tools?
http://terra-x.com.au/
Here's a responce to my email regarding shipping costs:
"Thanks for your enquiry on the chainbreakers.
Postage to UK for one unit is $19 Aud.
All sizes are metric 17, 12 and 13.
Group buy: If you buy a few together we can offer free postage, we can't discount the tools though. We had a large group buy just before Christmas through Adv rider and everybody paid full price even for multiple sets of tools, if I discount now I think I will be in a pile of trouble.
Hope you understand."
Anyone else want to get in on some tools?
http://terra-x.com.au/
stephen.stallebrass
Registered user
Didn't need to use my Terra-X in anger for my trip as the chain held out. I think that's the key, use a good chain. I tried to pop a link without grinding the head off on a DID VX 525 chain and I bust a pin. Make sure the pin is absolutely square on against the link pin. It will do it, just make sure you have a couple of spares. I think its a great field tool because it's so small, and it will get you out of a bind but I wouldn't want to use it in the garage, its small and fiddly, I'd just get a good DID tool.
tosh23
Registered user
Just a thought on the removal of a front sprocket...
There is a plastic/rubber seal right behind the sprocket. So heating up the sprocket ( which will expand the metal making it tighter on the output shaft) will not be good for the shaft seal..
Getting a slide hammer and trying to "hammer" the sprocket off...The gearbox output shaft isn't designed for lateral movement. As in a bearing isn't designed for sideways movement and the output shaft has lots of bearings.....
The only way to get the front sprocket off if seized is to cut it off with a small air grinder and cut the sprocket off the shaft,
Think of it as a interference fit IE bearing on a shaft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQdb5it7eJQ
As far as I can tell this is the safest way without harming your oil seal or gearbox bearings. ( if a 3 legged puller wont work) ...Tosh
There is a plastic/rubber seal right behind the sprocket. So heating up the sprocket ( which will expand the metal making it tighter on the output shaft) will not be good for the shaft seal..
Getting a slide hammer and trying to "hammer" the sprocket off...The gearbox output shaft isn't designed for lateral movement. As in a bearing isn't designed for sideways movement and the output shaft has lots of bearings.....
The only way to get the front sprocket off if seized is to cut it off with a small air grinder and cut the sprocket off the shaft,
Think of it as a interference fit IE bearing on a shaft
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQdb5it7eJQ
As far as I can tell this is the safest way without harming your oil seal or gearbox bearings. ( if a 3 legged puller wont work) ...Tosh
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3405115
Started a new thread for group order.
Put your name down if you want some tools!
Started a new thread for group order.
Put your name down if you want some tools!
Bury_Dave
Registered user
Anyone else done this ? I'm replacing my chain in 2 weeks as it was an MoT advisory and I've a long-ish trip coming up and whilst I know David is a smart cookie, it would be nice to hear a second opinion.
Buying cheap tools is wasting money, fact. Buy the right tool and it will work properly and last a lifetime.
I'm sure I bought mine many years ago from B and C Express, it's tough and will break and rivet all the chains me and my mates will ever do.
I'm sure I bought mine many years ago from B and C Express, it's tough and will break and rivet all the chains me and my mates will ever do.
stephen.stallebrass
Registered user
I'm thinking of doing this as well. I reckon I'm about ready for a new chain. It'll be nice to get a nice fresh chain on for spring/summer (my trip and winter riding has taken its toll). Is it more or less teeth? Will the increase in mpg be displayed on the dash or would this require a change of computer mapping?
Which tool are you referring to?
I was referring to all hand tools
Jonnie Boy
Registered user
Change the front sprocket for a 17 tooth F650GS sprocket (the standard fit for The 800 is a 16 tooth)
No change required for the computer.
Dean
Registered user
Done over 6,000 miles with the 17T, and I've not noticed any loss of pick -up, or anything detrimental.
The only thing to watch for is if you fit it yourself, the 17T is a tight fit,it almost touches the chain guide rail!
RickM
Registered user
Chain only deals:
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323312
525 Heavy Duty Gold X-ring chain - £40.49 plus postage or collection
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323312
525 Heavy Duty Gold X-ring chain - £40.49 plus postage or collection
RickM
Registered user
D'oh! Didn't see that post prior to ordering fom M&P.
What brand/spec chain is the 525?
The M&P one is listed as DID 525ZVM-X.
What brand/spec chain is the 525?
The M&P one is listed as DID 525ZVM-X.
White box; heavy duty; 38kN tensile strength; faux gold plate; X-ring; split + rivet links included.
