Hey guys, I have a 00' 600F4. Right now, the chain won't hold tension. I can have it pretty damn tight and after 300 miles or so it's pretty loose. Also, I'm in the replace chain part of the dial.

So, I'm going to do a chain/sprocket replacement job on it soon, I got an RK kit priced out at around $180.

Does anybody have a write up on how to do this job or any tips? The guy told me I'm going to have a master link on the new chain and I'll have to cut off the old chain because it's an endless. He also said the front sprocket will more than likely have to be impacted off.

How difficult of a job is this? I'd rather not get raped by a stealership. Thanks!

 

Its a piece of cake to DIY. No special tools are needed, just a basic set of metric sockets, and a couple larger size sockets (22mm I think) for the rear wheel. Remove the front sprocket cover. Have a buddy (or gf) sit on the bike and hold the rear brake down, then break loose (NOT remove) the nut that holds the front sprocket on, then do the same on the rear. Once all the nuts are broke loose, THEN you cut off the old chain. To do that you'll need a cut-off tool (I lied about the special tools) I used an angle grinder, but you can get a 3 in. cot-off wheel and mandrel (meant for die grinders) and use it in a drill. And if the master link is a rivet style (endless chain) then you'll need a special tool for that too.

 

Chances are you won't need to impact the front nut off. The factory torque spec isn't much so I just had someone stand on my rear brake, if that doesn't work then stick a broom handle in the rear spokes and that will hold the wheel...It's very staight forward..grab a friend...Look up the torque specs prior to doing the swap.

 

300 miles is about right on cleaning, checking, and adjusting the chain esp on older chains. I know alot of us let it go longer tho lol.

 

This is a nice write up (click on link above).

 

****, really? I'm on like . . .2k. lolz I ride 300 miles in a weekend.

Good thing I just ordered a new one.