Front sprocket replacement?

Mikey · Jan 23, 2015

Can the front sprocket be replaced without cutting a chain link? I mean, does removing the chain from the rear sprocket give enough play so that the front sprocket can be slided out?

My bike is RSV1000R m.y. 2007.

Any pointers for a first timer?

stress · Jan 23, 2015

yes, it can be replaced without cutting!

redratbike · Jan 23, 2015

Loosen rear wheel and push forward to get free play in chain..swap sprocket for one with one less tooth...

andreas · Jan 26, 2015

Hi Mikey!

Yes, as the others have said above, you can change the front sprocket without cutting the chain - it's bit of a 'fiddle', but it can be done. Tip - before you loosen the rear wheel - loosen the front sprocket nut by whichever means are available to you (I use an impact wrench)! I have fitted 15/42 sprockets to my 2007 RSV-R (standard is 16/40) - and it's still a bit 'longlegged'!

redratbike · Jan 26, 2015

andreas said:
Hi Mikey!

Yes, as the others have said above, you can change the front sprocket without cutting the chain - it's bit of a 'fiddle', but it can be done. Tip - before you loosen the rear wheel - loosen the front sprocket nut by whichever means are available to you (I use an impact wrench)! I have fitted 15/42 sprockets to my 2007 RSV-R (standard is 16/40) - and it's still a bit 'longlegged'!

oops yeah loosen the nut first in gear leaning over the bike locking the rear wheel makes it easier

andreas · Jan 27, 2015

redratbike said:
oops yeah loosen the nut first in gear leaning over the bike locking the rear wheel makes it easier

Hi Red! Um. maybe not a good idea to transfer torque forces into the gearbox . . . a 'rattle gun' will blitz the front sprocket nut without counterholding the rear wheel. If using a conventional wrench (plus extension!), it's better to have the wife stand on the rear brake . . . or restrain the rear wheel with a strop on a spoke round the pegs, or whatever. ;-)

redratbike · Jan 28, 2015

:thumbupooops

andreas said:
Hi Red! Um. maybe not a good idea to transfer torque forces into the gearbox . . . a 'rattle gun' will blitz the front sprocket nut without counterholding the rear wheel. If using a conventional wrench (plus extension!), it's better to have the wife stand on the rear brake . . . or restrain the rear wheel with a strop on a spoke round the pegs, or whatever. ;-)

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