Hey Phil, glad to see that you didn’t take off the swing arm. The Haynes Service & Repair manual said to take the Swing Arm off. I couldn’t understand why that would have to happen if replacing the chain and sprockets, didn’t make any sense. Thanks for the video.👍🏼
Hi Mark, thanks for the comment. The Haynes manual certainly is the bible but sometimes it goes too far!! They fail to explain taking the swing arm off allows you to not break the chain, say if you want to use it again. Not sure it’s worth that effort though.
Excellent video - I'm going to look at my front sprocket (as soon as the rain packs in). I wouldn't have swapped the rear out though - you'd bought a replacement already I get it but you didn't need to fit it!
@@PhilJC Just didn't look worn sufficiently. As the rear has 3 x as many teeth I'd imagine its usable life should be approximately 3x that of the front sprocket shouldn't it?
@@gingerbard2607 Im not sure if it does work like that, but at the time of making all these videos I was planning a trip to mongolia on the bike and most changes where in prep for that. Maybe it was a bit early for a new one.
@@PhilJCYeah, I forgot about that - understandable in that context. I looked for 'Yurt' videos but there didn't seem to be any record of the trip so I did wonder . . .
7:53 Don't leave the wheel on the brake disk like that. You risk bending it when tightening the sprocket! Try to put it on an empty barrel or something similar. Safe travels.
Hi, thanks, ive never thought of that as problem when using only light weight or force. I wouldnt change a trye that way though. I have replaced the brake disk since so all is good.
yes front sprocket will wear bad due to the quick snachting and clunky 1st and 2nd gear , rear sprock will last you way way much longer than the front . i carry a spare front one on my travel .
Hi Phil, got the exact same bike as you have. Wanted to do the chain kit for the first time myself. Any tips on the front sprocket cover? I was also already rethinking that cover, when I found your vid. mentioning the same. Keep on riding!
Hi, sorry for the slow reply. Do you mean the cover holding in mud and dirt? If so yes I drill some 20 - 30 mm holes with a drill saw in. One on the front face mostly for visual inspection and can put a water jet in if needed. And a big as poss hole on the bottom to let any crap out. How did you get on doing the chain yourself?
@@PhilJC Hi Phil, also slow responses right here! My parts finally arrived, slow delivery cause of the covid-19 situ I guess... The chain will be done during next week, and I ordered some extra lighting/electronics also. I will check on possibilities to do the same drilling on that cover during the works.
Thanks, The lights where just cheapish ones of Amazon, If you can afford it I would recommend getting some more expensive quality ones. They are not so effective. Yes i have a folding lever, Touratech i think. Oh theres plenty of other mods too, inc TFX suspension, exhaust, upper crash bars, lithiam battery, LED bulds replaced all round plus others things I cant think of at the mo.
Hi Phil - great video and gives me confidence to have a shot myself. One question - you didnt fold up/bend up the washer on front sprocket so one 'edge' of washer is flat to nut ? I have seen this in other videos. Any reason why?
Warren Bell Hi, thanks for your comment. I’m happy to inspire you to tackle it yourself. Don’t worry it’s not hard. I must of missed the folding the washer over. It is a good practice and important to do.
I would like to know whether the washer which is beneath the front sprocket nut can be purchased separately, because mine is very very ugly. Is there a special name for it in English / e-shop?
Hi, I am pretty sure this is the standard 112 link chain. I have since replaced the chain again for a 114 link chain and brought the wheel back to almost its max to increase the wheel base and thus the stability of the bike. I saw it on another YT video for a different bike. 9000kms on the road to mongolia and so far so good.
