I am hoping to get a new chain and sprocket set from Andy over the winter. mines looking rather worse for ware now. A question for members with ABS. The bike has on the left side a plastic cover that I think protects bits for the ABS. I think. it covers the front Sprocket. How easy is it to remove this cover so I can remove the front sprocket? Also I want to change the sprocket size. best to change the rear or front. I know changing the front will mean a greater difference than removing a few teeth from the rear So whats best? and no I've not needed to change a chain or sprocket yet. I never seemed to keep a bike long enough but that changed with the Blade
I am also in the need to change my chain and sprockets soon as they have nearly done 19000 miles from new. I intend to alter the gearing too. I will drop the front by one tooth and increase the rear by 2 teeth. There are no ABS sensors near the front sprocket have just checked my workshop manual, only the neutral switch is in there.
The ABS cover is easy, the sprocket cover can be a PITA to remove and refit. First time it’s fiddly and messy. The sprocket cover has sensors wires routed through it so you have to loosen them off slightly before you can remove. I'm not going to change the gearing (yet) but if I did I would just get a bigger rear, by all accounts a smaller front stresses the chain more reducing longevity. I’m changing mine to a Ognibene 16T Silent Front and HA Renthal 42. After the ball ache of fitting the hard link of the Tsubaki deffo going DID with the hollow soft link. Just doing the research on the best winter lube…..
For lube that protects the chain through grit, rain and salt of the winter I use Castrol Racing lube, you will get some fling even when applied to a hot chain and then left to set, but it's worth it. Last Blades chain did 24k and 2 winters without any stiff links and zero rust on the sideplates. I apply it every 150 miles as a rule.
Stunning. I am using Castrol racing lube at the moment as I can get it cheap but prefer Wurth dry lube. But that's another topic. I have the tools to remove the chain etc... not issues it was just removing the plastic cover I was not sure about. My old speed triple was simple. 3 bolts and you can get to the sprocket
I took the covers off to clean everything and left the plastic cover off as it just gathers dirt behind it. As said the sprocket cover is tricky,easier if you remove shift rod first. Just watch out and not pull too much on side stand switch wires which are routed thru clips on the bottom of the cover.
