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Chalky.
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PostPosted: 19:54 - 10 Aug 2010    Post subject: Snapped my chain.... nice one! Reply with quote
Just went to ride to rugby, got onto the road, few revs.... snap! Chain snapped into two pieces. Bad times.

Recommended to change chain and sprocket at the same time? Rear sprocket doesn't look too bad... chain hasn't been cared for at all (only just got the bike).

Big job to change them?

Chris... busy this weekend Laughing

Cheers
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PostPosted: 19:56 - 10 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry, CBR600F 1995 btw.
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PostPosted: 19:59 - 10 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Easy job to change them all. The only stumbling blocks really could be the front sprocket nut and joining the new chain.

Front sprocket nuts can be notoriously difficult to undo and you'll need a chain tool possibly to rejoin the new chain. Failing that a split link to join the ends of the chain or use the hammer method.
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 10 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Sprockets are cheap compared to a chain, so seems little point to shorten the chains life by saving on the sprockets.

Hondas often use a plate with 2 small bolts to locate the front sprocket. If this is what you CBR has then it makes like FAR easier than the large nut that is often used.

All the best

Keith
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Chalky.
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PostPosted: 20:53 - 10 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lovely cheers guys!

Got the bloody missus coming up this weekend just remembered Rolling Eyes Looks like it's on hold

Would appreciate it though Chris cheers dude!

Took cheap and nasty?

Ebay Link

Thanks for the help guys do appreciate it.
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PostPosted: 20:58 - 10 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Will need the chain tools back.

Never heard of DC chains. JT sprockets are fine though.

All the best

Keith
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 10 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
CHR15 wrote:
ill try and get them back to you this week or weekend (let me know when your around)


Not sure for this weekend at the moment but probably around. However if you need them to help 4dam then best keep it a few more days.

All the best

Keith
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Chalky.
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PostPosted: 21:21 - 10 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ok cheers, I'll get that one tomorrow and see where we end up!
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PostPosted: 11:38 - 15 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Do have the one big nut on the front sprocket and don't have the tool to undo it!

About tomorrow night Chris? Very Happy
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PostPosted: 12:02 - 15 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
CHR15 wrote:
yeh, whatever.

ill come over now if your not doing anything.

proper bored, need an excuse to get out.


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PostPosted: 16:50 - 15 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
CHR15 wrote:
yeh, whatever.

ill come over now if your not doing anything.

proper bored, need an excuse to get out.


Sorry mate only just read this.

Whenever suits you, top man Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 16:56 - 15 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
No probs

Will be be back from work about half 5

Size 14 is the nut in the middle of the front sprocket
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PostPosted: 17:01 - 15 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Aye 14mm lol

It's on the road you know and 144a, bikes out the front at the moment.

Owe you big time!
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PostPosted: 17:12 - 15 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's the one
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PostPosted: 14:37 - 17 Aug 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
All sorted, many thanks to Chris.

Was an interesting snap on the chain! I'll post up pics tonight.

Also found out the bike has a scottoiler and fancy suspension Very Happy
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