[gixxerguy05]

info on installing sprockets

hey guys,ordered my chain and sprockets.went with the did renthal combo.any advice on installation.is it overly hard,or do i need any special tools.:twfrox:

 

[R1up0n1]

hey guys,ordered my chain and sprockets.went with the did renthal combo.any advice on installation.is it overly hard,or do i need any special tools.:twfrox:

it's fairly easy to do. Stands make the job 100% easier. Just take off the rear wheel, then lossin the 8 bolts or how ever many are holding your sprocket on.
Next for the front you will need one big socket to get the big nut holding the sproket off, but other than that it's pretty easy. I just cut my old chain off with big chain cutters.
Make sure you align your rear wheel correctly or you will eat up your new sprocket.

I will let Gas Man go into more detail with this....:luck:

 

[gixxerguy05]

thanks for the quick reply.how do i make sure the rear wheels is aligned

 

[R1up0n1]

thanks for the quick reply.how do i make sure the rear wheels is aligned

I'll pull some threads up for ya from Gas Mans experience

http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=5589&highlight=chain+tool

http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=5590&highlight=chain+tool

http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=4869&

 

[Gas Man]

Yep..the same threads I just linked in the other thread...TNX SV!

Basic tools is needed and a set of stands...at least a rear.

But you will need a chain break/rivit tool and a dremel to cut the new chain and old one off!

Here's the chain press to put the new one on... HERE!

Chain alignment tool

And you can either do a chain break to remove the old one and cut the new one to length or a dremel like I did!

 

[gixxerguy05]

thanks for the help guys.hopefully i wont screw this up 2 much.anything need 2 be torqued or just tightened

 

[Gas Man]

Well "by the book" the nuts holding the sprockets on should be "torque to specs". On the rear just put em on the german way... "nice en tiught"! Not too much cause you don't want to mess up the cush drive.

The front sprocket... you are going to need a impact gun to remove and to put on! It will come off hard and should be put back on in the same!!

 

[DLIT]

The fornt should be normal thread right? Not reverse?

 

[R1up0n1]

The fornt should be normal thread right? Not reverse?

Now that I can't remember! I think they were normal threads tho. It's got that big lock washer on it tho.

 

[Gas Man]

I think.... :scratch: trying to remember... I believe they were left handed threads....

 

[jeeps84]

Left hand threads on front shaft.

 

[DLIT]

Good. I'm looking at changing mine out and there's no way I'm paying 100+ when I can do it myself for $3/hour at the auto hobby shop on base which has all the tools I'll need.

 

[JK_DILLA]

doesnt auto zone loan tools? im going to change mine again and may need an impact right......

 

[DLIT]

They do loan tools. but I don't know about an impact wrench. That might be too high value to loan. I guess it all depends on what info you give them at the time of the loan.

 

[jeeps84]

doesnt auto zone loan tools? im going to change mine again and may need an impact right......

They would probable rent the tools needed. You pay almost full price for the rental and when and if you take them back undamaged. You get your money back. Almost like buying them, using them then returning for refund. Except you don't have to worried about them refusing refund because they can tell its was used.

 

[Gas Man]

Left hand threads on front shaft.

Yeah that's what I said...

 

[fastbaill2004]

Good. I'm looking at changing mine out and there's no way I'm paying 100+ when I can do it myself for $3/hour at the auto hobby shop on base which has all the tools I'll need.

The hobby shop is great. I use it everytime i need to do some repairs on the truck

 

[DLIT]

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The hobby shop is great. I use it everytime i need to do some repairs on the truck

I love that place.

 

[Gas Man]

For us civilians... what is the hobby shop on base?

 

[DLIT]

It a place where anyone w/ a military ID (active/retired/dependant etc..) can go to work on their vehicles. There plenty of lifts and spare tool boxes to use/sign out. All Snap-On tools here at Nellis too! They charge 3 bucks/hour per bay here at Nellis and the price varies depending on what base you're at and for which Major Command (MAJCOM). They also have full time guys that work there and will help you out if you need it. i do oil changes in my garage, but for anything else I'll go there. I put my rear SS line and new pegs on there a few weeks back or so.