Change your Chain and Sprockets

[Andre]

Checked it. The front sprocket nut is 32 mm.

[mt.b]

Thanks for the socket size. The speed sensor was harder to get off than the engine sprocket nut! I bought a 450mm breaker bar along with a 32mm socket. It did the job with ease. Thanks for the info on the clutch push rod. It's got the prescribed TLC
Now it's a waiting game for the post to deliver a DID 530ZVM-X and standard tooth count RK front & rear sprockets.

[grog]

mt.b, well done mate, superb result. Your bike will be so nice with new chain/ sprockets, i love that feel/sound. Dont forget some threadlock on fr sprocket nut, good insurance i reckon. Look after that new chain, will last a long time. 14 only chew chains because of negligence. Cleanliness the main thing, i use brake cleaner. Lots have diff ideas but thats life. My only lube is Castrol VMX, again lots agree/ disagree. Your a winner mate.

[Sweaty]

mt.b, as Grog said, you won't beleive the difference that the new chain & sprockets make. I swapped to the exact same chain & it took all the gear change surging away (could never get a smooth pick up, without the initial clunk) from the worn chain and it transformed it to a smooth beast.
Kerosine for cleaning & Penrite 85w-140 gear oil for me.

[Hooli]

Check your rear sprocket carrier bearing while you're there. They never last as long as a chain for me & those failing is often what kills the chain.

[Andre]

Be careful not to overtighten the rear sprocket nuts. The correct torque is 60 Nm! Several places in the manual state 102 Nm - very wrong

[mt.b]

It's Friday here in Australia and my parts didn't arrive. I did check all the rear bearings and suffered no casualties. I also managed to fit a rear Battlax S22.  The front I did last weekend, so it's not all bad.

[grog]

Mt.b, as advised, grab a sprocket bearing. Strange size, not at bearing shops. Cant rem where i got last one, will have a look. Interested to see how Bridgy goes, im not a fan of Bridgestone but get good reviews.

[Hooli]

Bearing shops around here always have them, it's the dust seal (always replace that too as they wear out in no time) that no-one seems to stock near me.