Time For A New Chain & Sprocket Kit
 

Guys

My OEM chain is on its way out. Signs of wear and there is a noticable tight spot when the rear wheel is off the ground during lubing. Sprockets are good but i think I am getting close to changing the lot to new. Couple of questions if I may:

1. Regarding removing the old chain is there a right and a wrong way?
2. Do the new chains come with a split link or do I need to invest in some kind of tool to close the new chain onto the bike?
3. Finally I have had a look through the posts in this part of the forum, does anyone know from experience what make to go for.

Thank you.

If you buy your drive kit from B&C Express they will send you the 2 sprockets in the standard sizes i.e. no alteration from 15/46 unless you ask them for a different gearing and a chain which is the correct number of links. However the chain comes splitted and you will have to borrow a chain tool to lock the pin back and I tell you it is a very hard fit.

The quality of the items sold by B&C Express is superb, these people are the most professional in the field, they can take your phone order and when you talk to them they will advise you on the best quality vs price available for you.

I have been using them for 3 times in a row now in the last 3 years, the kit I have bought from them is called 4172 RE.APX which consists of the following:

The sprockets are both Renthals, you get a stiffened aluminium anodized rear sprocket and a steel front one their chains are Tsubaky X-ring and never had any problems. They last twice as long as the OEM by the way.

• Yamaha XT660 X/R 04-07 (All prices are incl. delivery)

Renthal Sprockets and Tsubaki O Ring
4172.RE.AP
� 84.58


Renthal Sprockets and Tsubaki X Ring Gold
4172.RE.APX
� 89.93


Steel Sprockets and Tsubaki O Ring
4172.ST.AP
� 82.47


Steel Sprockets and Tsubaki X Ring Gold
4172.ST.APX
� 87.83

However I have just ordered a new set myself and this time I have asked them that I want to experiment with an even longer lasting and stronger set, even at the expense of little bit of weight or cash and they have sold me their top of the range rear sporcket which is a Renthal Gold extra strong and a Renthal Y-ring chain, the price came to �114 all in, which is an extra �24 but if they do what they claim i.e. last even longer than their other set, then it's got to be a deal.

Give them a call see what they suggest. A lot of us have used them and are very satisifed with their services.

http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/cgi-bi...OAD&nav=Yamaha
Scroll to the bottom and you will find their XT660 kits

or call:
B&C Express, Station Road, Potterhanworth, Lincoln, LN4 2DX, ENGLAND
United Kingdom
Telephone from UK: 01522 791369
Fax from UK: 01522 794262
International
Telephone International: +44 1522 791369
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E-mail: sales@bandcexpress.co.uk
Trading Hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:30 GMT

Cheers for that Capt, I will order using your recommendation. I will go for a middle of the road quality and see how much better that is over my OEM's. I will have a scout around for this tool to sort the chain out as I do like to have the right tools for any given job.

Do you have a picture of the tool or am I pushing my luck now?

did you mean 15/45 ?

Scrub that Capt I have found one at M & P for �50. A bit pricey mind but at least I can do the job myself. Will look around for a cheaper riveter but at least I know where I can get one from now.

Cheers.

Try here.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Delux-H-Duty-...QQcmdZViewItem

Want a stronger one.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HEAVY-DUTY-TR...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers for that Kev. I will have a look at that when I get in from work later tonight. My company blocks Ebay access...

Anyway I have called my local Yamaha dealer CMC Motorcycles in Cannock to get a price for them to supply and fit just for reference. �190 all in. Oh my goodness! that is bad. Looks like B & C Express plus a removal and riveting tool is a bargain. I also would much prefer to do the job myself as the hassle of droping the bike off and collecting etc etc and I enjoy doing bike maintenance as well.

yes sorry 15 front / 45 rear.... :D :hb:

If you get one with different sized pushpins you can use it on all manner of chains including timing chains.The best tip I ever got was,to grind flush the pin you are going to press out,as it makes it easier on the tool...:happy8:

Queue the stoopid questions: I'm sorry but you're going to have to excuse my ignorance on this... so this tool will split the pin on a link, does it have to be a certain pin or any of them? Will the same tool join it back up together? Is this what I would use to remove a link (My new chain is at the furthest setting and still lose)? Are there particular links that are for removing?

I think I need a quick lesson in chain mechanics :icon_confused: :dontknow: :icon_scratch: