Roxtar
Race Dog
- Joined
- Jun 14, 2010
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- Bike
- KTM 990 Adventure
So I the time came (overdue) to change the sprockets/chain on the 990.... I had been keeping an eye on the wear, but it is amazing how, after a certain point, the wear accelerates tremendously on the sprockets, especially rear! Pic below illustrates how quicky the chain stretched as well. Must admit it got a bit away from me being a daily ride as well and having to attend to a few other maintenance items on this bike as well recently!
While Conrad and Dave (OffRoad Cycles) kindly supplied the necessary hardware for the drive train, I decided to change the tyre myself (haven't done this for a while) and remembered Adam Rieman's tip on Motology (my favourite bike channel) to liberally use silicone on the tube and tyre when removing/refitting.... must say it made a world of difference and made getting the tyre on and off as well as getting the tube in and valved seated a breeze! Nothing more than 2 tyre levers required and a bit of muscle flex into the mix!
Just need to do the static balancing tonight! Could not complete the fitment as I found the chain slider was also due for replacement, although was not visible until I removed the front sprocket cover, so waiting for that part to arrive this week... The DID KMR500 also makes riveting a chain a breeze and well worth the money as you cannot over-flare the rivet.
A vice makes a great bead breaker by the way......!
Sommer freshened up the paint on the rear disc as it was looking a bit shabby!
I think I will be doing all my own tyre changes in future again......
While Conrad and Dave (OffRoad Cycles) kindly supplied the necessary hardware for the drive train, I decided to change the tyre myself (haven't done this for a while) and remembered Adam Rieman's tip on Motology (my favourite bike channel) to liberally use silicone on the tube and tyre when removing/refitting.... must say it made a world of difference and made getting the tyre on and off as well as getting the tube in and valved seated a breeze! Nothing more than 2 tyre levers required and a bit of muscle flex into the mix!
Just need to do the static balancing tonight! Could not complete the fitment as I found the chain slider was also due for replacement, although was not visible until I removed the front sprocket cover, so waiting for that part to arrive this week... The DID KMR500 also makes riveting a chain a breeze and well worth the money as you cannot over-flare the rivet.
A vice makes a great bead breaker by the way......!
Sommer freshened up the paint on the rear disc as it was looking a bit shabby!
I think I will be doing all my own tyre changes in future again......
