Changing chain and sprockets on Kawasaki ER-5

[captaindefib]

My chain has got some tight spots, and now needs replacing. I am going to have a go at doing this myself, just looking for a bit of advice: how long is it likely to take to do this?
Am I looking at an hours work, half a day? I have no idea.

Thanks in advance

Jim
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Captaindefib
2001 Kawasaki ER-5 >>> 1997 Suzuki GSX600F >>> 2002 Triumph Sprint ST 955i

[Jamie.]

If it has a split link, and either you have a chain cutter or the guy you buy the chain off is willing to cut it

With split link - maybe 10 mins

[the grim reaper]

If your chain has a split link, remove the link, join the new chain to the old one with the original split link and then use the old one to pull the new one through. Take the old one off, join the new chain with the new split link, about ten minutes work.

If you don't have a split link, I reckon it'll take a novice a couple of hours (with the right tools, angle grinder and chain link tool).

Cheers

Grim
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[captaindefib]

Thanks for that- do I need to change sprockets as well?

Jim
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Captaindefib
2001 Kawasaki ER-5 >>> 1997 Suzuki GSX600F >>> 2002 Triumph Sprint ST 955i

[the grim reaper]

Yes, or you'll screw up your new chain in no time at all. Always change chain and sprockets as a set.

Cheers

Grim
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Adverts don't always work: Remember that advert, where the army are running across the desert and they have a wounded man on a stretcher. They get to a ravine, the bridge is down and a caption pops up that says, 'What are you thinking?'. I don't know about you but I was thinking, 'Christ, I'm glad I'm not in the f***ing army'.