I just got my tires replaced and my chain tightened the week before that. After the 100mile break I noticed a strange noise coming from the bike, when coming off the line. I found that the chain had already stretched to a dangerous position. So, I need to replace the chain/sprockets.

#1 I was wondering if this lift would save me the trouble of purchasing a front and rear lift.
Cycle Gear - LARIN: Motorcycle/ATV Lift,

Before I changed my tires, I noticed that the brakes are pretty low. So, I need to replaces those. I've been going to school for automotive systems and auto tech, so I know that when one replaces the brakes, the rotors/drums need to be machined and be within spec.

#2 Is the same true with cycles or will I have to replace the rotors every brake job?

#3 Do the teeth on the sprockets have to be exact? Do certain sprockets have to be exact?


Well those are all my questions, this time around. Thanks ahead for all those that reply. ^^

 

ack! As soon as I'm allowed to edit, I'm going to do so.

 

#1 Yes that will save you from buying a set of stands.
#2 As long as your rotors are straight and not dangerously thin I see no need to replace the rotors, although Galfner rotors are the bomb diggity with some Vesrah RLJs
#3 I don't think I completely comprehend what you're asking. Sprockets are all the same. If you're talking about different count on the teeth then depending on what you choose depends on the result. Ex: -1 +2 will give you more bottom end and take away from your top end.

Hope that helps.

 

To add to Russel, those jacks are nice but you can get front and rear stands for like 90 shipped to the house now. I have had a set of stands since 2008 and love them. A buddy has that jack but with my fairings im not to eager to support the bike with that jack. It would be 130 for that stand. As a matter a fact the same stands I have are 80 now as opposed to 100 when I bought them.
Front Rear Stand Stands Lift Set Honda CBR600 F3 F4 F4i | eBay

And unless your rotors are warped like my front ones were then no need for replacements. I do agree with Russel, there is nothing like a set of front wave rotors with braided lines. Any bike I have will get that upgrade as a top priority....

 

#1 will work, but if your fairings wrap under the motor like most fairings, then you'd have to take your lower fairings off every time you wanted to use it.

#2 - what was said above

#3 - if you're talking about the # designations on the sprockets - like 520, 525, 530 - yes you need to run a chain and sprockets that are all the same size designation. 520 is narrower than 525, 530 is the widest of the bunch. Find out what spec was for your bike and replace with that is usually the easiest bet.

 

QFT
Great point!
I didn't even think of the pitch this morning

 

Pitch is the same. It's the width that's different.

 

Thanks for all the info! I've got a chain and sprocket kit on the way. I just went with an OEM replacement. The OEM I had lasted me a great long time. I'll be following the guide, left in the "How to:" section for putting it on. ^^

 

That front stand is ment for a cruiser style motorcycle not a sportbike, if you have a sportbike you will be lifting with the headers and also it will not be very stable i would just bu a good set of front and rear wheel stands!

just replace the pads not the rotors they will be fine!

 

ACK!!! Yeah, just found that out once it got here. I'll still be able to use it on a dirt bike my cousin is giving me. Just not this application.