Triumphrat

HS

It's time for a change of Chain & Sprocket on the Speed triple. Normally, with previous bikes, I have always purchased the C&S myself, and then had a local dealer do the work. This would usually cost no more than about £25, so it was not worth the trouble for me to get my hands dirty, especially seeing as a chain tool is about £45.
However, having ordered the C&S for the Speed Triple, I phoned around for a price to get them renewed (aware that it is a little more work on the ST).
The quotes are all coming back in the £100 labour only price range.
So, I guess it's time to get my hands dirty after all.
I have use of a Chain tool, and have the relevant seals, gaskets and filter on order. I have read up on the procedure (Haynes Manual).
I have just one question remaining....
Are there any 'little surprises' awaiting me?, or does anybody have any hints/tips? that they have discovered when doing the same job, that'll make life that little bit easier?.

Any advice regarding this topic would be welcomed.

[ This message was edited by: HS on 2007-04-28 02:09 ]

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johnyC

HS,

Your first surprise will be the puddle of oil you get when you pull off the sprocket cover, especially if you only have a sidestand. When I did the job on my tbs I drained the oil first, put new oil & filter in when the job was done.

Before you get that far make sure you have a 36mm socket, not supplied with most socket sets. I had to go out to Halfords and buy one.

Get the sprocket nut loose before you take the old chain off. I put the bike in 1st gear and got someone to stand on the rear brake pedal whilst I undid the nut.

I don't have a chain tool, so to remove the old chain I grind the pins (small disc in battery drill) down to the plate on one link then prise the plate off. I have the use of a riveting tool to put the new chain on, don't forget to install the 'O' rings before you press the new plate on!!

Nearly forgot, surprise no.2:

here's a thread from a while back that explains in the last paragraph of my post :-D

tbs chain length

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johny. the boy's happy, leave him alone.

HS

Cheers for the reply Johny, I'll make sure I have a bowl under the front sprocket cover. I guess I'll also be making a trip to Halfords for a socket too.

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Mojoinco

If you stand the bike upright you will probably get nothing more than a tablespoon or two of oil.

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Yee-haaaaa!

HS

It has a centre stand, so it will be upright. I'll still make sure I have abowl in place though. Belt and Braces.

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