Howto: Replace Your Motorcycle Chain in 10 Mins

This is pretty remedial to most people, the parts and priciples for all chain-driven vehicles are the same. This video was created to test some new video editing software.

My SV650 had a worn out chain, budget is tight and I don't feel like driving the car to work in the recent nice weather. I found another chain in the garage that is in better condition, so I cut it to size and replaced it on the bike.

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[Lunatikgixxer]

That picture of those fingers HOLY SHIT lmao

[vvtheduckvv]

@Lunatikgixxer Hahaha, yep, that about summarizes that one.

[bobberguy1]

Good video. And you basically performed the service with one hand! I dislike allen heads also, but allens are better than the star heads. I have Harleys and they are covered with both. Ride safe, ride often.

[vvtheduckvv]

@bobberguy1 Yep, so easy I can do it with one hand behind my back, lol! Other hand held the camera! :)

[sfsmith2304]

This video is going to help me out alot! I am going to replace my chain and sprockets on my 02' SV650. Great video thanks for posting it

[vvtheduckvv]

@sfsmith2304 Awesome! Glad I could help! :)

[marcomvagusta]

TOP TIP: After splitting the old chain, if you join the new chain to the old chain with a cable tie (or even the old link), you can pull the old chain around the front sprocket (in neutral) and it will thread the new chain for you. That saves having to remove the front sprocket cover and/or fiddly threading of the new chain into position.....

[slannmage]

@vvtheduckvv

I spose this video isn't really for people who know what they're doing. I will say though if you're on a tight budget like I am and the teeth aren't looking pointy and sharp, it can save a lot of time and money to not replace the sprockets. Your chain isn't going to suddenly fly off and kill you like people seem to say lol. Depending on how your sprocket looks, it'll probably only gain a thousand or so miles if that. I've found chains wear a lot faster, though that's just me.

[vvtheduckvv]

@slannmage I dunno, I had a bike that would stretch chains out, quite literally... because the sprockets were worn. After replacing the sprockets those symptoms went away. It is recommended to replace both as the wear patterns will match. But as you said, you don't really have to, but I'm also sure that you're competant enough to maintain it properly and check it often.... most pepole are not! :)

[slannmage]

The changing sprocket thing is a load of bullshit.

I've used the same sprockets on a new chain and got the same life out of it before I needed to replace them. It's just some safety thing they have to tell you or so garages can get more money out of you.