Ducati Sporting Club UK - Basic Maintenance

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so..., Can I fit a new chain, front and rear sprocket.....with the aid of a chain splitter and some instructions...or is it better/simpler to get the dealer to do it?

[Edited on 28-11-2005 by ak47]

well...you mentioned you are paranoid about it snapping...how paranoid will you be about the new chain and the fact you fitted it???

If its going to be a concern, then just get the dealer to do it all for the sake of an hours labour...

seeing as they have had it for 4 months, another hour can't harm. I presume that I can still take the back wheel off without having to split the chain. the pipes need a little elbow grease.

See I told you.....mechanics and me......shakey!

I went to a 38 rear on my 999r. In theory it will give better response at low revs, while you lose out slightly on top speed.

Obviously the bigger rear you go the bigger both effects are.

Yes the rear wheel can come off without touching the chain.

Why have they had it so long then ?

Personally I'm with Harv on chain replacement. Fine to do it yourself if you're an experienced home mechanic who's done it plenty of times, but remember your life is literally hanging on that chain.

I do change my own sprockets, though. Did it yesterday, in fact.

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Originally posted by The Big Red One
Why have they had it so long then ?

I am not sure that it is a good idea to post my experiences.....especially as they might not be the most flattering.

Either way.....let's just say 749s......and it stops from time to time

4 months!!!! I'm an easy going kind of guy but 4 months! Think I'd be kicking up a bit of a fuss over that! Dont be shy posting details, whats going on?

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Originally posted by andyb

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Originally posted by philthy
And if you're changing the sprockets you may as well check and replace the wheel bearings and cush drive at the same time, and does the rear wheel need powder coating/ or a new tyre? And if you are doing the back wheel you may as well do the front..............................

Sorry ...... I got carried away

:D:D:D

Phil

I think youll find, only a fool would change just a chain in the case where your replacing because its worn, as the sprockets would be just as worn and bugger up the new chain within a thousand miles!:frog:

If your changing for looks or cosmetic then you could get away with a chain on its own. But as they come in certain oversize lengths, it is an opportunity to fit a larger rear sprocket, as most find this beneficial!

Unless your regularly on your sports tourer at 170mph?:D

Andy , of course one should change the sprockets - that is a given - I was merely pointing out to ak the danger to the wallet once you embark on home maintenance, and say to yourself
'' Well while that's off I may as well do this ....:eureka:

That little sentence has cost me a fortune over the years:D:D

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Originally posted by MARTIN H
4 months!!!! I'm an easy going kind of guy but 4 months! Think I'd be kicking up a bit of a fuss over that! Dont be shy posting details, whats going on?

If only I knew!!
Do you think that 4 months is too long.....

I did the calculations on what it has cost me over the past 4 months for simply "not having the bike"......it is a real eye opener.