Chain and sprockets -- easy for a novice?

[Wookee]

I'm looking at getting one of these for £80: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZS600-...5d4a334183


[size=1em]I've been quoted £60 to fit it. [/size]What do you reckon?

By the time you factor in the tools you'll need to do the job (decent chain tool and or angle grinder, breaker bar, 32mm socket etc) then £60 seems not a bad price.

[bigbluebear]

I think I was round about the same for mine about £140-£150 fitted for my mighty fazer Thou

[wickedmonkey]

[quote author=stevie-g1968 link=topic=12197.msg135839#msg135839 date=1395342211]
if you take it to your local bike shop, ask if they would let you watch so you can see how its done...and then ask lots of silly questions too...
that way, you maybe able to tackle simple tasks like servicing etc yourself in the future

Also are there any mobile bike mechanics near you, usually cheaper than a shop and you can stand and watch!
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Hmmm...mobile mechanic sounds like a good idea. I'll do a bit of searching.

[griff86]

I do mobile mechanics but in North Wales, I did a Blackbird 1100 at the owners house the other day and charged £30 to fit chain&sprockets, bled the clutch too.

[wickedmonkey]

I do mobile mechanics but in North Wales, I did a Blackbird 1100 at the owners house the other day and charged £30 to fit chain&sprockets, bled the clutch too.

Wow! That's good value! I don't suppose you fancy a ride beyond the hills to do mine???