Changing chain and sprockets 2006 ZX6R

[trevoriv]

How difficult is this? My garage is closed and I've already spunked a few quid on the chain and sprocket kit so I was going to try and do this myself, the internets and Haynes suggests that it's not too difficult even for a novice such as myself however I cant seem to find a reasonably priced chain breaker and riveting tool that gets good reviews and do we think that I'll need an impact wrench to get the sprockets off or will it be doable by hand?
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[Nobby the Bastard]

Use an angle grinder (or failing that a hacksaw) to remove the old chain. It's not like you're going to need it.

A g clamp with a ball bearing on the end will do for a riveting tool.
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[colink98]

its unlikely you will need an impact wrench...
the bolts should not be too tight.

if you apply the rear break this will hold the rear sprocket and front sprocket place while you loosen the bolts.
(BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF THE CHAIN)

note when putting the new chain on you only have to mushroom the rivet head enough to hold on the link plate.
too tight and you can cause the link to bind.
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[Evil Hans]

[stinkwheel]

I remove sprocket nuts by sitting on top of the wheel and using a breaker-bar and socket. The wheel is stable like this and you can get both hands on the bar and push down with the nut you're working on at the 6 o' clock position.

You can use a set of mole grips and an M6 nut to push the keeper plate over the pins on a softlink. Just incrementally increase the tension on the grips by a fraction of a turn each time. Use the nut over the end of the pin so it can push through.

Once it's on, you just need a way of deforming the ends of the pin enough that they can't come out. I've done it before today using a ball bearing in the mole grips in a similar way to that described above or by placing a heavy hammer on the back of the pin to act as an anvil and smacking the end of the pin with a second hammer (true rivetting). If the end is visibly mushroomed, it's not coming off again.
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[FretGrinder]

You want to be removing the front sprocket nut first, a good way is to keep the chain on, put a good solid piece of wood through the rear wheel so that it rests on the swing arm and then a long breaker bar to untighten the sprocket nut.
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[Nobby the Bastard]

[Easy-X]

An impact wrench makes the job trivial... go on, you know you want one
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[trevoriv]

Cheers all. I was just going to dremel the chain off. I'll try and get everything off this weekend then I'll get a cheap riveting tool and give that ago.

And I do want an impact wrench but I cant think of much that I would use it for, I dont mess with the bike or cars much as you can probably tell!
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[trevoriv]

Finally got round to giving this a go. Rear brake wont hold the wheel and managed to snap a piece of 2 by 4 wedged between the wheel and swingarm!

The nut is stepped with a shallow 32mm up against the washer with a smaller deeper 27mm, couldn't find a 27mm socket so was trying with my 32mm. Will try again tomorrow with a 27mm when I find one.
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[Pete.]

Be sure to bend the tab washer down first. Might not seem obvious to a novice mechanic but the big washer behind the nut will be folded up one edge to keep the nut from coming loose. Pry it away from the nut with a flat bladed tool then use a hammer and socket to flatten it right back.

27mm is the right socket I think.
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[trevoriv]

Nearly snapped another piece of wood and nearly broke my wrist but got the nut off. Least fun job I've done on the bike.

Now just waiting for my cheap riveting tool to arrive...
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[trevoriv]

Anyone need a rear sprocket, one careful none engine breaking owner, 43 teeth (at one point!)

https://i.imgur.com/5EQYC1V.jpg
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[Fisty]

[trevoriv]

Anyone got any tips for cleaning the gunk?

https://i.imgur.com/ZGPqSS9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zQ8Bruj.jpg

Might as well try and give things a clean whilst the wheel is out:

https://i.imgur.com/TMmnO2G.jpg
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[martin734]

[Pete.]

[trevoriv]

Cheers, I'll start with some WD and go from there.

I know I dont really look after the bike, it's just a hack for commuting but since I dont need it to do that at the moment I might as well give it some TLC.

Front sprocket wasnt too bad, chain was proper shagged.
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[Gazza M]

Paraffin's your friend there. WD40/petrol does work but will evaporate quickly, paraffin stays around til the job's done. Most forecourts have it

Might be too late, but have you gone for another ally sprocket? Once the hard anodising has worn the teeth disappear pretty quickly
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[Mr Hammers]

I've been using Gunk for cleaning greasy/oily for decades. Perfect for this sort of thing. Doesn't leave an oily residue like paraffin.

5 litres usually lasts me 9-12 months.
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[trevoriv]

[Tdibs]

Although its a bit late now, cleaning the fuck out of it with a hose/pressure washer before doing jobs like this makes it all a bit easier
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