How to Replace V-strom Chain and Sprockets
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
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Watch this before you replace your motorcycle's chain and sprockets! Chris & Jason of the www.MotoPhotoAdventures team ran into a snag while replacing the chain and sprockets on the Suzuki V-Strom (wee-strom) 650. But as usual, they find a way to turn adversity into adventure...and have a good laugh in the process!!!
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Thanks for another great video. Please ignore the internet experts/critics/know it all’s; they don’t realize the idea is to inspire us to not be afraid of doing our own maintenance. Which you have done. Thanks again.
You are THE BEST, Marco! You always are a wonderful encouragement, and the "voice of reason". :-) Cheers...
Thank you Marco! We don’t mind the criticism. We don’t know everything. Thanks for watching. Hope you sub and share!
Loose chain hopped off my rear sprocket earlier today heading to work; found this video while waiting for a tow truck. Got new parts on the way and think I can get this done thanks to you guys! Ride safe
Glad to know we helped out in an inconvenient situation. Thanks for the comment. Hit that sub button!
That's awesome! Enjoy the new setup.
You did good Jason, and yes, it's not easy to wrench and and explain things as you work especially when your concentrating on doing it correctly.
Thanks!!
Too right you are, V-Strom Garage!!!
You should have more likes for the effort you put into this video. Thanks guys. Happy trails.
Thanks! Appreciate the comment!
That's very kind of you to say, Flinn! Maybe you can help us out with a "Share" to your favorite online groups? 🙂
@@MotoPhotoAdventures for sure!
@@followingflinn8311 YOU ROCK!!!
As a UA-cam Certified, FaceBook Forum educated mechanic, I too "can repeat the things I read!" lol On my KLR, I ended up needing an impact wrench to get the nut off of the front sprocket (I had the bike in gear, on the ground not sure of any other way with spoked wheels). Shifted to neutral when I put it on the lift. Also since I wasn't saving the old chain, I used bolt cutters to break the old chain.
Ha! right? Ah spoked wheels, didn't think of that one since i don't have them. Thanks for watching!
I would have used blue lox tight on the 5 nuts holding the rear sprocket and some anti seize on the front sprocket threads. Great camera work, I could really see what was going on.
Thanks for the comment, Steven. I thought about the lock tight, asked some buddies, averaged the responses, went without it. Never considered the anit-seize...but next time I will. Thanks for the heads up! Make sure to subscribe and like the video!
Nice video. Just curious though, why not grease the rear axle when you reinstall it?
Hi Walker! By all means, it is good practice to use a light coat of grease on your axle when you reinstall it. It not only helps the install go smoother, but also helps protect it from rust and corrosion. Remember, when shooting these videos, we can't possibly cover every single detail or they would be too long. Follow your owner's manual for additional details.
Just wasted money replacing a front and rear sprocket that wasn’t with that much west from a dry rusty chain. Keeping your chain oiled will see you get at least 2-3 chain replacements before replacing the sprockets.
correct, thanks for the comment! - Jason
Nice job and thanks for sharing. I suspect the manufacturers use 2 different sized nuts/bolts is because most socket sets come with one of each size socket and if you use the 24mm socket on one side, then you still have the 22mm for the other side. Right?
You might have two different sockets, but does your socket set have a second handle to hold the socket?
I believe that most socket sets contains three handles.
But on the DL 1000 there’s a cutout in the chain adjustment plate so only one socket is needed.
@@stevenpeck5949 Great point!
@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 Mine came with 3 handles, 1) ratchet, 2) breaker bar & 3) a T-handle. :)
Also, Chris Smith, I'm friends with your friends Tom & Diane and they gave me your channel name because of my life long motorcycling racing & riding experience. :)
WOW!!! That's really cool, Andy! Tell them "Hi" from me, will ya. And thanks for watching. Check out our latest adventure video on the TAT. We're amateurs compared to you, which is why the bikes take lots of naps! :-)
Recently replaced my sprockets and chain and at high speed there's a whiney light humming sound! Any suggestions? FYI all parts matched except for front sprocket which new one has no damper
I don't think that's unusual. Keep the chain properly lubricated and properly tensioned and you should be fine!
2 different sizes I have always thought was because many people working with basic tools would only have one of each size......
That's our thoughts too. Thanks for the comment!
gday mate is that a seeley chain remover ?i had a brand new one ready to do a chain swap in spring 3 months ago was stolen from my shed never even got to use it , i do a lot of this stuff on my own on the 500x and those spacers and brake bracket are a pain soon as i saw it i thought heres fun , best way ive found is i get a ratchet strap and use it to lift the wheel into place while keeping an eye on those spacers not falling out .
Here’s the chain breaker I used.
www.amazon.com/dp/B005DHY178?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for watching!
Nice tip about the straps, mate!
You can cut a piece of 4” wood in a slope to lay under the wheel so when you have to put the wheel back on you just roll the wheel “uphill” until the axle will fit.
@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 Hi i did try something like that but those bloody spacers kept falling out at the wrong time
@@crispernator with luck you can place your fingers on the spacers and gently roll the wheel up to correct position.
Doing mechanic stuff for the first time while on camera is daunting. Enjoy! Lol.
Well done my man!!!
You only have one of each wrench in the tool kit.
Good point!
so.... how many links do we need?
Too short one was 116. The correct one because mine is ABS is 118 for the 2011 bike. Hit that sub button!
Shouldn't you measure the chain tension with the bike on the kickstand and the rear wheel on the ground?
YES!!! Good catch! We did both...it was just convenient for the video to do it where it was.
@@MotoPhotoAdventures Gotta be careful when you give advice
Would you not cut the chain with an angle grinder instead of using the chain breaker to do it if your replacing the chain?
If one owned a angle grinder - probably.
Chris I saw your video front sprocket change. Did you ever recalibrate you speedo? If so what unit did you use.
Hi Gilbert! See my reply on the other sprocket video.
I’m surprised you have to break the chain to remove the wheel. That adds a whole level of difficulty for tire changes.
Don’t have to but it does hold the chain in a good place to show how to break it. Lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
If not replacing the chain, Kris, you can just push it to the side to get the wheel out for tire changes.
That is an extremely clean bike!
Damn, that chain looked dry 😳
It was. It was in horrible condition. Came with the bike when I bought it as I mentioned. Finally got around to changing it out. Ran out of cans chain lube. LOL
A dremel? are you serious?
Not an actual dremel, a knock off...and I'm rarely serious. Thanks for watching!
Haha...hey it worked! :-)
@@MotoPhotoAdventures As would a blow torch but I thought better of it. In retrospect, it woulda made a better video. LOL
@@Jason_MotoPhotoAdventures HAHAHA!!! #haironfire :-)
Bolt cutter is a lot faster. The chain is trash anyway.
wrench yer nuts
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