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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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I've been riding my CBR900RR a lot this year, and pushing it rather hard so as a result, the front and rear sprocket are shot to pieces.
The chain looks fine and doesn't appear to be stretched at all.

So here's my question, can I replace the sprockets and keep my chain or should I replace the chain as well?

Thank you, and safe riding.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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I would replace as a set. But if the sprockets are aluminum they will wear quicker than the chain so you may be ok with just sprockets.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Just depends - if the chain didn't have too many miles on it (under a couple thousand)- for sure I'd replace just the sprockets.

But if I had been running that combo together for a while - I'd replace as a set.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Ok, thankyou for your suggestions, I'm looking at new chains then. Anyone know if I need special tools to fit this?
Honda CBR900 RR T V W X FIRE BLADE SC33 96-99 525 x 108 Gold X-Ring Chain | eBay

I saw a video on youtube where a guy used needle nose pliers to pull the locking clip on his new chain,
but as I've never fitted a chain I really don't have a clue if this is the same type or whatnot....

I know if can fit it myself I'll save a fortune - I'm pretty broke at the moment!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Awesome chain, however I would buy the rivet tool and not use the split link.
If you decide to use the split link, make sure you slide the link on the opposite direction of the chain rotation, so it's impossible for it to come off while riding threw the gears..
Again I'm not a big fan of split links, but I can understand if you never installed a chain before, it's the easier way to install, but personally I don't think it's the safest way to go..
Nothing like pressing a couple of solid rivets and being done with it and never having to worry about it again.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Wish I could take pics at work. There's a guy that can break a chain and re-link it in 5 mins. He showed me and it's really not difficult with the right set-up (he's got the right set up). It's a really simple set up, couple bolts, a jig, and a wrench to turn the screw that pushes the jig set up to pop out the rivets. I understand the easiness of the split link but I'd go solid.
 
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