chain splitter /riviting tool

[red98]

just fitted a new chain and sprockets to my 54 thou.....to get the job done i treated myself to a OXFORD SPLITTER / RIVITING TOOL  ....bought from INFINITY MOTORCYCLES hanger lane london for just under £70,workshop quality so should last awhile.


anyone know the going rate for fitting chain and sprockets so i can see how long it will take to recoup my investment 

   

[Tmation]

About 1 hours labour, 20 to 30 quid at a small independent or sometimes free if they charge full price.


So if you have changed your chain for the first time in 8 years (I am about to do the same) around another 24 to 32 years you should be in profit  [size=78%] [/size]

[red98]

not had bike long so first time for me on this bike.........32 years....thought as much 


 any local foccers in my area (south bucks) who need a chain fitted for a small fee 

[red98]

happiness indeed...................just showing off now 

[tomlinscote]

Nice!!
May I ask what you use to keep the pillion footrest shiny, mine has gone dull despite using metal polish etc asked MOT bloke and he said it would not be poss to get it shiny, mine is an 04 model if that makes any diff!!
Oh yeah and how are you going to keep chain lubed but still looking lovely???

[red98]

Nice!!
May I ask what you use to keep the pillion footrest shiny, mine has gone dull despite using metal polish etc asked MOT bloke and he said it would not be poss to get it shiny, mine is an 04 model if that makes any diff!!
Oh yeah and how are you going to keep chain lubed but still looking lovely???

not had bike long,but dont think its seen many winters,covered in grease/chain lube when bought but cleaned up nicely with two cans of gt85 (special offer at halfrauds £5 for both)
 chain is not lubed in pic just the white grease its packed with,not sure what lube to use,used lots of different ones lately just cant get the stuff to stay on the chain....might see if i can get a chain wax parhaps 

[ade the blade]

may i just say that bike is far too bloody clean.......disgraceful !! . only kidding it looks brill. nice one matey

[Tmation]

Did you reuse the original sprocket retaining nuts? They are a type of lock nut and should be replaced each use (normal best practice).

[red98]

may i just say that bike is far too bloody clean.......disgraceful !! . only kidding it looks brill. nice one matey

you should have seen it when i came back from my tour of england/wales....not good....scotland next month all being well 

[red98]

Did you reuse the original sprocket retaining nuts? They are a type of lock nut and should be replaced each use (normal best practice).

i did use the origanal nuts on the rear sprocket as they look lke nyloc nuts to me and with 6 of them think that might be ok..........new tab washer on front sprocket