Change Chain and Front and Rear Sprockets, Suzuki V-Strom (Part 1) 

In the middle of my first front sprocket change. Following along with your video even though I've already watched it several times. Thanks so much for helping me show my 60K mile '08 DL1000 some love.

This has been really useful for me. Especially the trick securing the chain with the screwdriver. Thanks so much from Somerset, England!

I'm about to purchase a 2011 V-Strom 1000. I've watched a number of your shows and I'm impressed. Took the time to bookmark a bunch more for future reference. Great videos, very informative and well done. Thumbs up!

Great vid! I usually just cut the chain off with a hacksaw. Saves a few moves!

Slick trick! Thanks . 32 mm?! dang it! Thanks for the heads up on that as well glad I watched this.

Great video! Perfect timing as I'm anticipating a chain replacement on my next set of tires (this fall). Excellent work, although I'm sure your family was awake by 16:15. :) Thanks for posting!

Thank you really good information

If you must use your hand to hit spanners and ratchets, try going across your hand using the flashy parts rather than lengthways where you gang crush the carpel tunnel where the nerves run. You can cause issues with dexterity if you crush those nerves

excellent video thx

Amazing good video

not sure if it’s mentioned but looks like that front sprocket has dampening built in which is why it’s a beefier sprocket

Hello great videos very thorough . i thought you planned on changing the rear wheel bearing when you changed the chain

why would you put thread locker on the rear sprocket studs, you are using nylock self locking nuts that are torqued to spec?

I'm looking for advice: what is better to buy for motorcycle maintenance, a central footrest or a rear tackle, or maybe a mini lift? For rare simple garage jobs. Vstrom650 2014

Good video. I have an SV 1000s and just to note, the slave cylinder is not sealed (just a rubber gasket on back) and when it gets gunked up and stuck by old lube, it will come off and then leak out. No big deal really but good to know. other than that, a great summation and helpful! Thanks!

Sir: on the front sprocket whether it's USA spec or the 650 or 1000 or 1050...they all leave the factory with a rubberized front sprocket. It is not a cush-drive effect for said sprocket but rather a very tiny sound minimizing deal for the Euro weenies who feel the need to legislate every damn thing. Suzuki says the rubberized front sprocket reduces chain noise and output shaft noise by as much as 2 dB's during ride by testing. Most techs including myself typically replace the front with a plain steel JT brand in whatever tooth count you desire. Hoping that helps.

isn't it necessary to squeeze the clutch lever when you take down the clutch slave cylinder?

What type of chain lube do you use on your chains?

What tyre pressure is for a Suzuki 650vstrom

I was about to change my chain on my DL1000 with only 20K miles. Usually, that is about as much as I could expect even though the rear sprocket looked pretty good. How far back on the adjuster were you when you made the chainge (deliberate misspelling). I am still about 4.5 notches from the end of the adjuster. I decided to do a thorough cleaning and lube job instead. I hate replacing chains. I just did not want to get stranded. The heavy duty counter sprocket is thicker in the middle because it has a very tough rubber cushion between the shaft opening and the teeth. It is supposed to smooth out shifting under acceleration. Seems unnecessary to me, as the rubber is hard as a rock. Did you see any difference in smoothness during shifting?

Doing the countershaft torque before removing the the rear wheel is a necessity. You've screwed up if you didn't follow the proper work flow

Did you keep the original number of teeth ? I am thinking of putting a 16 teeth one on my 2011.

I own a DL1000ZAL8, but my question is about a GS550 build (working a GS750 Scrambler). Did you replace the footpegs with something more dirt worthy, and if you did, what was that footpeg?

New one will be noisy, you need a damped one like original. Got mine from Italy here in UK for my Kawasaki

I’m ignorant having never done this before, but I’m planning to this weekend. Can I grind just one pin and rotate the plate out of the way and slide the chain off, or do both need to be ground if I’m not reusing there chain.

My question is I want to put a 16t on the front but the bike is new can I just change the front only

Which chain and sprockets did you purchase?

Was it a Suzuki GS750 1977 in the intro?

I noticed you have some Minnesota license plates on your workbench. Are you from Minnesota?

@22:10 ... I get that about 90% when I'm working on stuff. At some point I just see some blood arround the workplace and ..well, at this point I'm just slightly annoyed :)

i tried to replace my front and rear sprocket as well, and i cannot get the same bolt in 11:10 out , its too tight and i even used a air impact gun but still it's not coming out, do u have any advice on that? is there any other ways i can try to get that bolt out so that i can replace my front sprocket

Straight out of the midwest eh?

35k miles! Jesus, you really got your money's worth out of those chain and sprockets !

Excellent video but a word of advice. Never use your hand as a hammer! Very bad and can cause severe harm. Not just a bit of blood. 🤔

Why wouldn’t you just put it in gear?

Good Video ... don't bash spanners & ratchets with your hands unless you like bruising your bones ! Bad habit

Thank you. but what size and year is your bike, how many teeth....??? the devil is in the ...