Chain & Sprockets 2008 blade

So my chain is near the end of its life. Not sure how many adjustments I have left before I'm maxed out, so I need to start thinking about replacing it.

I'm planning on keeping things standard. Just need a steer on what to buy. Any recommendations?

Seen this one eBay...

Alternatively I could get a genuine from Honda.

Thoughts?

 

I would get genuine - not worth the risk.

what is the price difference?

 

Nothing wrong with DID mate.

 

Honda chain and sprocket - £189!

 

Was told he could do it for £175.

 

What risk is that ? After all Honda don't make chains so why do people assume OEM has to be best.

I would spend the same money as Honda charge on a much better product

http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/shop/...ckets/Honda/CBR1000RR+Fireblade/2008-2014.htm

Or pay a little more and get Renthal HA Sprockets

 

I went for the DID. Bunged it on last week after doing the oil, filter and air filter. Bike feels so damn smooth.

A couple of pics of the job to follow.

 

Looks good. Is the DID chain the same spec as the OEM one as I believe that is a DID item.

Which splitting tool did you use and would you recommend it ?

 

Not sure if the DID is the same spec. This is what I bought:-

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/200809421004?nav=SEARCH

Splitter/riveter - I bought this one about a year ago and used it for the first time last week. It a fairly standard one. I'll post a pic of the kit.

I didn't use it to split the chain, as I just hacksawed it off (would have angle grinded it off by it was in a box at the back of the garage). Riveting-wise, absolutely! Done the job. Nice and easy. I watched a couple of vids on YouTube just to make sure I was doing it properly.

 

Splitter/riveter

 

I think I got it off eBay. I'm sure there are loads that are similar or identical. I think they are fairly standard.

 

Various other pics if anyone is interested.

 

Nice work very impressive, thanks for sharing the info.

Is it easy to hack saw through as I don't have an angle grinder ?

How many miles did you get out of the OE chain ?

Which youtube links did you watch as I plan to do the same myself soon.

 

No worries!

Yeah really easy. I found having the back wheel off gave me more room to saw. Took a couple of minutes to get through it.

I think the bike is at about 23k.

I'll dig out the video for you.

 

There are loads of vids on YouTube, but I used this one as it's the same tool as mine.

http://youtu.be/ygJZuzjvIMY

 

Next time consider adding +2 to the rear.
And change your chain lube! Try Wurth Dry Chain Lube worth every penny!

 

+1 on wurth dry chain lube it's the dogs dangles

 

Another vote for Wurth dry chain lube.