changing chain and sprocket.

[klrdp]

Can someone tell me the link to a KLR page that has all the models listed on it from 1987 and up?

[Mark J. St.Hilaire, Sr]

> Can someone tell me the link to a KLR page that has all the models > listed on it from 1987 and up?

The KLR Timeline at Iron Jungle - which is also where ShimCalc and the other Calc software comes from. Direct link to the timeline: http://home.austin.rr.com/ironjungle/klrhistory.html Mark My KLR650 Motorcycle Website: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ Our HomePage: http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html Check out Geocaching: http://www.geocaching.com

[Mike Torst]

> -----Original Message----- > From: Jim [mailto:mah78@...] > Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 9:03 AM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Changing chain and sprocket. > > I am closing in on 20K with the OEM drive train and am planning to > change out the chain and front sprocket soon. If I understand the > process correctly I will need to lock the rear brake and utilize the > tensioned old chain in order to break the nut free with an impact > driver or breaker bar (after straightening the bent washer). Next > proceed to move or remove the rear wheel to free the chain and front > sprocket. Next I will cut the chain as I did the swing arm > maintenance only months ago, reverse the rear sprocket which still > looks pretty good and install the new 106 link chain (with master > link, does that make it 107 links?)

still 106

> and front sprocket. I expect I > will need to tension the new system and lock the rear brake again in > order to torque the nut on the front sprocket. Finally readjust and > align the chain. I suppose I should replace the chain slider also.

Only if excessively worn - they are pretty thick.

> Is this the correct procedure? What am I missing? Also if you have > any tips on properly installing a master link

closed end 'leads the way' -

>and using a chain tool

chain tools work better when you grind down the pin flush w/ the plate (when removing links only).

>I would be gratefull.

Also check on the cushioned hub - clean the old grease and rubber debris out and re-grease as needed. I would also recommend going w/ Jakes nut for the front sprocket. Thanks much.

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