Sprockets and chain

[Gary lad]

Hi blokes and girls
 My DL650 A 2008 ABS needs a new chain and rear and front sprocket sets in the manual it says drive chain DID525v8 any recommendations were to purchase from and is it a straight forward job to do or should I take it to a mechanic can do most jobs but think I might struggle with this on

[Paz324]

BikespeedUK have always looked after me in the past, just give them a call and tell them what you have. The last chain I bought from them was an EK SRX2 gold with JT sprockets for £80.

Fitting a chain at home is a bit of a fine art if I'm honest, I usually cut the old chain with a set of bolt cutters to save breaking my cheap riveting tool, take a measurement with a digital caliper to find the width of the links then aim to press the soft link together at roughly the same width, following that its just a case of flaring out the tops of the pins from the soft link, too much pressure and they crack and too little could allow the plates to move over time.

If you're not confident with that process look around for places willing to supply and fit as fitting is often done at a discount for supplied parts.

[Gary lad]

Many thanks for the advice paz I think it's wise for me to take it to a garage as not 100% confident in doing the job as safety I think is paramount
Cheers gas

[king1]

Gary
It is not too bad to do yourself
Look at Moonfleet41 on you tube.
He shows you what to do.
I did mine a few months ago.
I only live in Warrington but work in Oldham if you wanted to try it yourself

[Gary lad]

Thanks for the reply will have a look on you tube first to see if I could do the job
Cheers