NEED TO REPLACE FRONT/REAR SPROCKET/CHAIN: MONSTER S2R DARK 800

[Speeddog]

Yea an Afam steel sprocket for oem carrier is like $60.

Quick change with sprocket is like $350+

Quick changes are for race bikes that are changing gearing every track.

has a AFAM carrier for $170 and a steel sprocket for $59.

MonsterParts has Drive Systems OEM-style for $169 or SuperSprox for $160.
If you don't anticipate *ever* having to change the sprocket again while you own the bike, it's a cheaper way to go.

If you're likely to put more than ~12k miles on the bike while you own it, then the QC is the way to go.

[Skybarney]

I had a 14-39   Moved to a 520 Quick change setup with 15-43.  The bike is happier and I did not need to shift quite as much up in the hills than just running a 14-39.  VERY happy with the setup as sit is just ever so slightly taller than the 14t upgrade.

[jdliquid]

Ok guys.
Just recived all my parts.
DID chain
Afam carrier
front and rear sprockets. Thank you all for the suggestions 

Was thinking of doing this job myself.

Can anyone tell me what the tool list would be? (i.e. chain adjusting tool, pin tool for chain, size of socket for rear nut
and anyting else I'm missing please)

and
is Ca-Cycleworks the only place to find instructional DIY videos? form Ducati-Tech

As I posted earlier in the year, I would really like to work on the bike myself as the parts added up
pretty quickly.

Please let me know.

Much appreciated.
John

[memper]

Good choices. Including the DIY.
It's an easy job. The only part to watch out for is removing links and even more importantly, when mushrooming the pin on the master link. It's fairly easy to bugger up the tool when removing links and it's also very easy to over pein (peen? mushroom?) the master link rivet, resulting in that link being too tight and ruining the o rings.
Just take your time on the last part of chain assembly.

[jdliquid]

Thanks Memper.

I will keep you posted on the progress.
Appreciate the support.

J

[NAKID]

has a AFAM carrier for $170 and a steel sprocket for $59.

MonsterParts has Drive Systems OEM-style for $169 or SuperSprox for $160.
If you don't anticipate *ever* having to change the sprocket again while you own the bike, it's a cheaper way to go.

If you're likely to put more than ~12k miles on the bike while you own it, then the QC is the way to go.

I had a supersprox one piece (steel teeth with aluminum hub) that's 159 from MonsterParts, but just ordered a JT Aluminum carrier (89) and a Drive Systems (AFAM) steel sprocket (50). So that works out cheapet than another supersprox, plus the next time I change it will only cost me 50.

[jdliquid]

Guys.

I need to find a DIY video showing how to remove old rear sprocket and install AFAM quick change carrier and rear sprocket.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I checked many sources, but cant really find anything giving me enough confidence to attack
this project on my own. I did see one on CA cycle works, but not a full video.

Any advice would help.

Thank you memeber.
J

[NAKID]

You shouldn't really need a video. It's pretty simple. First, loosen the 2 pinch bolts for the swingarm then loosen the chain all the way. Next loosen the 5 bolts on the hub with a 15mm socket, you'll need to immobilize the back of the bolts with a large flathead screwdriver while you do this. Once that's done you can remove the clip and the center nut. Next is the fun part, removing the hub from the sprocket. I don't know a sure fire way to do it, so good luck with that, I beat the back side of the hub on an empty spray can til it came out.
With the quick change, bolt the sprocket and quick change together, then place the hub in the new carrier and bolt that back on with the center nut. once that's snugged down you can tighten the bolts on the hub the same way you loosened them, adjust the chain, tighten the pinch bolts and you're set.

[jdliquid]

Thank you NAKID.

I will follow your advice.

just wish there was a more guided way for the novice.

Ill keep you posted and put up some photos.

[NAKID]

Just like everything, trial and error. First time it took me probably 2.5 hours. This time, under 1...

[jdliquid]

Any advice on getting a used spare rear sprocket flange?
or
how to press out the bearings from the existing one?
Need to get them out to insert into new Afam carrier.

Thanks.
J

[nickshelby500kr]

Cheap way: 2 small 2x4s, set the old carrier on the two pieces of wood so that the bearing has nothing under it.

Find a socket of appropriate size and drift the bearing out using a hammer. Light taps will do the trick.

Reinstall in reverse.

[jdliquid]

Ok.

Thank you.
How about the outer 5 small bearings? those need to get swapped as well. same technique i'm assuming?

Appreciate the help.

One more thing, what is the torque spec on tightening back up the center wheel nut?

Thanks
J

[nickshelby500kr]

176nm.

[jdliquid]

Thanks Nick
J