ShadyD
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posted August 05, 2009 08:00 AM
chain and sprocket replacment?
Do you really have to remove the swing arm to replace the drive chain? If so special tool : swingarm Pivot Nut wrench: 57001-1597?
  
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kawasakijockey
Pro
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posted August 05, 2009 08:14 AM
No. Just cut it off. If you are not replacing the front sprocket use one end of the old chain before pulling it out to pull the new chain back through.
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ShadyD
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posted August 05, 2009 08:23 AM
Thanks, I'm going to replace the front sprocket. Do I need to seperate the new chain at the master link?
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kawasakijockey
Pro
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posted August 05, 2009 08:48 AM
Aftermarket chains have a masterlink. If it already together we can assume it is a clip type, right? Yes, seperate it there.
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
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ShadyD
Novice Class
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posted August 05, 2009 05:41 PM
Thanks Kawasakijockey, Fed Ex dropped off my chain and sprockets today. Yep chain has a master link. Thats a lot easier than removing the swing arm. I'm looking for a chain press now.
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eklipse636
Needs a life
ZX-14
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posted August 06, 2009 04:47 AM
if you have never pressed one together, you'd be better off letting someone that knows how to do it, do it. i dont have a chain press, and im sure i could do it, but whoever brings their press over just does it. you dont want that link comming off, could be bad news.
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LAB3
Needs a job
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posted August 07, 2009 07:08 AM
See other gearing thread Dubious has a link to purchase a Pro Chain Breaker/ master link install kit. A must for Sport Bikes the cheep one's are junk. Just follow directions that
come with it. really easy after first time.
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ShadyD
Novice Class
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posted August 11, 2009 05:20 PM
Received The RK Chain Tool, Breaker, Press fit and rivet tool. Thanks for the advice. I'm going to be careful and take my time.
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LAB3
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posted August 11, 2009 05:26 PM
If you have a Dremel Rotary Tool Kit and use the grinder wheel to remove the rivet
head on the stock chain link Then follow instructions with RK kit. .
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ShadyD
Novice Class
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posted August 11, 2009 05:57 PM
 Edited By: ShadyD on 12 Aug 2009 01:58
Yep, Have a Dremel. Will grind that rivet right off. Thanks!
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14nooby
Zone Head
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posted August 12, 2009 03:23 PM
I used a pair of needle nose vice grips to press on the new chain link. Works fine
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LAB3
Needs a job
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posted August 12, 2009 03:53 PM
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I used a pair of needle nose vice grips to press on the new chain link. Works fine
Done that too and used a dial caliper to measure the distance between the inside of the
front and back link plates. If you used a hand press to mushroom the the pins
like rivets you can press them too tight. The RK kit is designed so this does not happen.
Or did you use a clip type master link.
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makenna
Expert Class
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posted August 13, 2009 04:31 AM
I have to do mine as well and I figure I will go with a 17/43 for the gearing.
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