Guys Looking for some guidance/advice on replacing the chain and sprockets on my 12' speed R. From my local mechanic I have been quoted roughly £200 fitted for stock (not OE) size sprockets (18/43 I believe) and a Tsubaki gold chain (don't know the p/n). Would you consider this a reasonable price? And.... what other options have I got? Have been reading lots about -1 tooth on the front and/or +2 (or more) on the rear to give more acceleration, and I guess easier to wheelie! However, I'm not a front end up kind of rider, and so leaning more towards stock teeth, although saying that, I do quite like the idea of quicker acceleration! What is the chain length - 525/530? Having browsed the web, it seems like a bit of a minefield, and I don't want to buy the wrong thing! Bike is on 30k and I think original chain and sprockets, so it's definitely time to replace. Also, is it best to replace the chain guides too? Number 20 & 27? in this diagram: Thanks in advance for those who give me the knowledge The bike:
Doesn't seem too bad a price to me. Can you not do it yourself? So long as you have a chain rivetting tool there is not much too it. As for the guides, I wouldn't think they need replacing unless they are worn.
Hey Dawsy I am pretty confident I could do it myself yes, however I do not have the riveting tool, and I believe they are quite expensive to buy? Don't know anyone who has one I can borrow either. I would rather pay the £60 and know it's been done right tbh
It's easy enough to do yourself, useful to have an impact gun as well for the gearbox sprocket nut (loosen it before removing old chain) Should be 530 chain for speed triple.
Just to update, the task has now been completed thanks to a friend of a friend who had the chain splitter/riveter I went for stock sized front (18T) and +2 on the rear (45T) and it's absolutely bang on! More low down power/acceleration but not so uncontrollable that it wants to wheelie at the slightest pull of the throttle JT sprockets and DID chain NB the chain tension was reduced post photo
