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Offline vstromspoon

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2014 vstrom 1000 chain and sprocket time
« on: December 21, 2016, 20:39:33 »
I was told last time I went to the garage that I'm due new chain and sprockets. Is it a easy job to do yourself or is it a garage job? And does anyone know which ones are the best to get?

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Offline Valves

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Re: 2014 vstrom 1000 chain and sprocket time
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2016, 14:22:47 »
It isn't difficult with a bit of patience and tools to do it. You'll need a chain riveter to join the new chain togethor. Parts are easy to come by - Robinsons Foundary are a good Suzuki source
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Offline badstormer

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Re: 2014 vstrom 1000 chain and sprocket time
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2017, 11:52:21 »
it's not difficult to do yourself with a grinder, punch and hammer and patience.

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Re: 2014 vstrom 1000 chain and sprocket time
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2017, 13:59:57 »
I wouldn't cheap out on a job that can hole an engine case or lock up a rear wheel if done badly. Spend a little money on a chain tool and you'll have it for all future work. The rivet ends will flow into the die and neither crack nor fail to spread as they may with a hammer and punch.
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