changing chain and spockets

[Baatfam]

Well???? Did you get 'er done????

 

[Bert Patterson]

Well???? Did you get 'er done????

Yes?..and thanks to all. I even bought a 32mm impact socket and everything. A couple tries on the nut and it spun right off. Then back to carpentry. Late yesterday, I put on the master link, put everything back together and reasonably in line and this morning, it was sweet. No more noisy clanking, no lash, nice power delivery. I?ll check the adjustment in a few days.

Now to change the oil (at least that, however much a PITA as it is with header and oil cooler, I done many, many times). Then one day, get rid of the Coca-Cola-looking brake fluid and install the stainless lines that sit in waiting. Replace the headlight socket so I?m not limited to hi-beam, fix my turn signals and maybe, just maybe, one day, install the ?83 console and speedo I bought about five years ago???.and maybe wash the bike, too.

 

[revrev]

Read Bert's adventure with interest, as I replaced the chain and sprockets on my 1100et this week-end. I seem to have had the opposite issue.....is it bad if the nut holding on the front sprocket is so loose you can take it off with fingertips?

 

[67fire]

Bert wrote: " A couple tries on the nut and it spun right off."
Did you put some anti-seize on the threads and splines?

Eric

 

[Bert Patterson]

Bert wrote: " A couple tries on the nut and it spun right off."
Did you put some anti-seize on the threads and splines?

Eric

No. I'm guessing that would've been wise though, eh?

I was amazed at the condition of the old sprockets. After 24,000 miles, there was absolutely no discernable change in the shape of the teeth. Had I been using another 630, I probably would've reused the sprockets.

 

[67fire]

It is more than just a habit with me because you just know that the
next poor SOB to have to do it, will be you!

Eric

P.S. Send me a PM if you want to sell/give the old ones to someone, please.

 

[Bert Patterson]

BTW, I used the clip-style master. Some folks think they're horrible. I had one on the last 24K chain and I've probably never had anything but a clip-style master.........is there an actual issue with these, or are people being overly paranoid?

 

[Baatfam]

BTW, I used the clip-style master. Some folks think they're horrible. I had one on the last 24K chain and I've probably never had anything but a clip-style master.........is there an actual issue with these, or are people being overly paranoid?

It is all I've ever used, also. If you put them on correctly, I don't see the problem.
I run one on the drag bike, so do most of the guys I know.

 

[Bert Patterson]

It is all I've ever used, also. If you put them on correctly, I don't see the problem.
I run one on the drag bike, so do most of the guys I know.

Open end to the back. Two little c-clamps and some needle-nose pliers.

 

[Baatfam]

Open end to the back. Two little c-clamps and some needle-nose pliers.

And the sharp edge out....

 

[Hammered]

Glad to hear it finally got back together. What brand did you go with?

 

[Guest]

And before you lube the chain, put a dab of silicone on that master link to help hold it.

Paul

 

[Bert Patterson]

Glad to hear it finally got back together. What brand did you go with?

RK X-ring and more characters.

 

[alke46]

Open end to the back. Two little c-clamps and some needle-nose pliers.

Just to be sure here. Are the two little c-clamps used to compress the seal rings? That seems to be the hardest part of the entire job.
Thanks
Larry
P.S. what are you supposed to do with the grease that the chain is packed in? Leave it alone or rinse it off and apply lube?

 

[Clone]

I leave it on it wears off eventually. Then start to use the chainwax.

 

[Bert Patterson]

Jesus, I can?t believe I?m asking this question. Job?s done and everything?s working smoothly, but I?m second-guessing here. When I ordered everything from Rob/Jeff at Z1, I got the sprockets, link, chain and spacer. I installed the spacer between the engine and the sprocket ? it seemed like the only logical place for it, but I didn?t ask. I did a search here and people said it goes on the inside like I have it. So today, I?m looking to order a bolt set from Z1 and started looking through the site to see if there?s anything else I want. I looked at the washer and it said ?This washer goes on the OUTSIDE of the sprocket! Not between the case and the sprocket.? That?s the 6mm washer and I?m pretty sure that?s what I got. I don?t think it was the 1.25mm washer.

Somebody give me a taste of the ultimate truth here.

 

[67fire]

The spacer, goes outside if you have enough room to still have the safety washer to lock the nut down. The safety washer, rides on the splines and then you fold it into one side of the nut after it is tight.

Eric