How to Change Motorcycle Chain and Sprockets

How to Replace Sportbike Chain and Sprockets
Today I'm converting my chain and sprockets to a 520 to save on some unsprung weight and have a stronger chain. The tensile strength on an OEM chain is nowhere near the tensile strength of a high end aftermarket chain. I also swap out my sprockets because if I'm replacing the chain, might as well replace the sprockets as well. Plus the 525 sprockets wouldn't fit the 520 chain, so...
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[@Alic_R1]

Adobo straight going from documentary mode to calling us morons you love to see it

[@adobomoto]

😂😂

[@TarpsOnTwo]

HAHAHA I had this exact thought. I call this "Art"

[@anderwbourget100]

so much free knowledge your handing out thank you from all of us i just did this a few weeks ago with 0 info how to do it you just gave away so much to other first timers keep killing it man

[@vinceavila7795]

“One of the most neglected areas of a motorcycle…. is the rider.” 😔

[@pinkpanther8932]

😔

[@vpweber]

True story! 👍

[@bigflave2947]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@KrisVandenBroeck1595]

Spring is coming, time for a new generation of squids as well!

[@jeffo_511]

The grease is not only for the X-rings but should be squirted into each side of chain ends when you out the master link in. Your master link will last way longer with grease actually inside. The X-rings are to keep the grease inside there.

[@adobomoto]

If you’re talking about the hole that the links go into. There’s grease in there already. The greasing exposed parts, sure. But I like to use PJ1 to keep rust off the surface of my chain.

[@jeffo_511]

@@adobomoto got ya. Didn’t see the grease already in there. The ek 3d chains are dry and u have to add yourself on the ends. But not if u cut it down to length

[@Schenevey2]

Good video, it will be helpful to a lot of riders. I've always cleaned my chains with either WD40, or kerosene as you mentioned, lately I've switched to Bel-Ray lube/cleaner. I have never heard about brake cleaner damaging o-rings, I was told that the brake cleaner was thin enough to get past the o-rings and break down the lube trapped behind them. Everybody is an expert right!

[@MikeSmith-qs2nr]

Thanks for sharing how it's done.. never seen anyone actually change a chain and sprockets. Loving this channel definitely my favourite then second is matt Armstrong.. bikes then cars always.. 🤙 loving the videos form the 🇬🇧

[@adobomoto]

Thanks dude

[@yourshootingbuddy]

Once again a real nice video packed with great information. You are the best.

[@mariusfleermuys1368]

My favourite moto content creator. Love the content keep it up bro💯

[@rick-toast7302]

Lol wow my dude I'm so happy u started it so dramatically then u just hit us with the reality of ur channel lol! Love u

[@bikelife7427]

I started watching back when you had the r1 still watching live the content keep it up !

[@adobomoto]

Damn. You a og og

[@bikelife7427]

@@adobomoto yea I was stationed in Spokane I wanted to link up but I got orders to another state lol your content filled the void of not being able to ride in those Washington state winters for sure. Keep it up love to see your channel grow.

[@wolfbeard76]

bro your guides are super helpful thanks so much!!

[@robertsoneil83]

Love these how to videos bro 👍🏽

[@MILLZ254]

Just in time! I was just about to do the 520 swap on my Tuono. Nice vid like always!

[@adobomoto]

50nm / 37ft lbs for the front and rear sprocket nuts. Not sure about the tuono rear axle nut if you have cast or forged wheels. Don’t over tighten that rear axle nut - bearing failure.

[@MILLZ254]

@@adobomoto Looks like someone is tryna go through your channel scamming folks,🤣😂🤣😂. Look at the reply on my message from Adobomoto1.

[@vpweber]

Page 107 of your owners manual when you are done, bro...

[@michaelbejosano8570]

Love your vids bro! Regards from Philippines! Hope more vids to come!

[@Thatjewnick]

Although in a gsxr guy for life (currently own a z900 though) I love your videos

[@Maramachy]

Totally in love with that intro :D

[@EvoSC_80]

So glad I have single sided swing arm now lol, I have ptsd watching you get the axle back in =D. Great video.

[@adobomoto]

I have a single sided swingarm on the other bike

[@bpmac83]

Great video. Ty for your hard work.

[@dannyderain9670]

Straight forward and clear tutorial

[@fahadali4028]

Nice content man

[@christopherjohnson7664]

Aren't you supposed to adjust the chain tensioners like move them back because after a while of riding with that chain it's gonna stretch and typically you know when to change out your chain when it's all the way pushed back

[@robertseal5758]

I agree he didn't show what could be the most important part.

[@kunalchabria1989]

Damn bro we in sync, just aligned and lubed my bikes rear wheel and chain today.

[@MrThug7414]

Thank you. I wanna change my sprocket and chain and I needed this 🙌. Although I got a kawasaki ninja haha

[@ryanborax7851]

I don’t know how to explain it, but I enjoy how much this man insults me

[@adobomoto]

It’s light and fun. People take themselves to seriously

[@Hayden22464]

"As loose as ur grandma's tiddies" "deez nuts" "u morons" Boy I watch u on shorts its chill, somehow I found interests in bikes and here i am in your long form content. And i realised what monster you are lol. Epic content. ​@adobomoto

[@JuicedJoyrides]

Great video dude, I have a question for you. For my Sur Ron do you recommend X ring or O ring 420 chain, and any particular one? I’m tired of all the noise the my non- o ring chain makes 😆, I want something quiet but also efficient

[@adobomoto]

Stick with Non o ring man. The noise isn’t going to change much. I run both oem with o ring and non o ring. I can’t tell the difference

[@affanarif2727]

Adding humor to how to's = to adobomoto DING DONGS..

[@adobomoto]

Haha yup

[@ZediMaster]

Gr8 vid. Ride safe, god bless u.

[@collegemail1664]

nice video man

[@RiceKiller18]

Does the chain breaker also used to install the new o rings/link? Or is that a different tool. Just picked the one up from harbor freight but I’m not sure if it also is used to rivet the new link

[@Neverdead19]

Finally my little munchkin made another info video

[@adobomoto]

😂

[@veronicaisl]

Very helpful bro

[@Shino-BFPV]

Yo Adobo can you link the tools you are using for the chain install? Thanks bro

[@MarkSDCA]

Love the safety shoes.

[@chrisfurby8241]

Good stuff, good stuff. How many miles did you have on the original stuff?

[@amrmalik642]

Quick question. Is it necessary to remap the ecu after changing to 16-45T from 15-45T since the bike is slower to reach the top speed. Mine is a standard CBR150R. Won't hurt anything to remap right? Thanks.

[@rick-toast7302]

Yeah honestly the silver and the gold look so nice now that their new. And the gold matches bc it's a sexy ass bike!

[@ErickLopez-sz8pd]

My tuono is due for a chain n sprocket change. What brand did u go with?

[@joejones2272]

I agree change both at the same time wore sprockets can make a brand new chain wear faster or vice versa great video tho!

[@jaquan874]

You tha best man

[@cuuhriz]

I’m currently in process of doing this also! Thanks for tip on break cleaner 😂

[@adobomoto]

I’ve been wanting to demo this. These morons know more than me always. Honda’s chain lube bottle also tells you to use brake cleaner lmfao

[@kctrace266]

You speak plainly and it’s appreciated. I just bought the 2023 Fireblade (1000 miles so far), and I want to change the sprockets from 16t/43t to 15t/44t. Can I keep the practically new stock chain and just change sprockets, without separating the chain? All are a 525 pitch. I’ve only tried that on dirt bikes. Sorry if this a dumb question. I’m freakin 52. I should get a mulligan once in a while.

[@bethalpha]

so much fun building

[@aster2308]

Its pretty commendable that you are calling out idiots for putting up fake infos without any doubt of mind.

[@adobomoto]

Anyone who takes the internet too seriously has no life

[@pattyjay9999]

Hell Ya that gold looks I only run a gold D.I.Ds🤘🏾

[@adobomoto]

Less rust!

[@scowlsmcjowls2626]

It was worth mentioning a couple things at the start that your chain may have a split link master link. And also you said when you change chain you go ahead and change the sprokets like it wasnt a rule never new chaon on old sprokets or vice versa. Alway change as a set. I would also of left the O rings in the brake cleaner for several month vs minutes to get a true outcome or consult manufacturers recommendations that said thir is a rubber O ring around a brake caliper piston. Also why remove the wax that stops the chain rusting? Dont you want it to not rust?

[@OMAR-gl9cp]

I like your video and how funny you are (brake cleaner lol) I use that too

[@Khari_Usan]

Bout to change my chain and sprockets. It might not even need it but im a perfectionist and wont rest unil I feel safe😂❤

[@YomnyMartinez]

Seems the front sprocket had sort of a bushing? Any drawbacks to the lighter rear and front sprockets, like weaker material?

[@robertseal5758]

Does this guy answer questions? I just asked one but it looks like he never replied to yours.

[@Ricky65318]

Adobo is right brake cleaner does not hurt or dry out the orings. Auto brake systems have a lot of rubber seals and parts.

[@robvanmoorsel88]

Thats a sexy chain🎉

[@dennisgibb7958]

Folks, DO NOT put your transmission in gear to remove the front sprocket bolt, there is a good chance you will bend the shift forks especially if you use an air gun to do the job. Instead, leave the bike in neutral and get a 2x4 or 1” dowel rod, stick it through the wheel spokes and roll the wheel froward until it stops, hold it there and break the front sprocket bolt/nut loose. Reverse this procedure for install.

[@karirahikka2571]

This tip is what I was looking for from this video as I thought that torque against the transmission doesn't feel right

[@ropeysubstance1719]

what if you have a bike with spoked/tubed rims?

[@Carl-ib4ig]

Hey pogi I have zx6r 636 2022 and planning dynojet and sprocket change. Was hoping you have a video about sprocket proformance explained

[@adobomoto]

It’s just weight savings bro. Buy name brand when u do

[@adobomoto]

It’s just weight savings bro. Buy name brand when u do

[@josephsnell8818]

How do you hold up the bike when you take off the rear wheel.

[@CB-vz7xh]

Bro how many miles did you do before you replaced the chain?

[@SportbikeManiac]

Thank you sir!

[@irocss85]

I'm guessing too go from 530 chain to 520 chain the sprockets are different to match the pitch? Why the F does my cm400 take a 530 chain stock?

[@koopspook]

What grease dyou use for the rear spindle

[@arnoldelliott5695]

Where did you buy that chain tool?

[@vpweber]

Here's a tip from a random dingdong... After messing with your final drive ratio especially if you change your sprocket ratios, (I dropped one one tooth up front and added two in the back). Go to your aprc settings and follow the instructions (it's on page 107 for the Tuono.) All you do is select calibration ride straight ahead at 25mph in 2nd gear. The screen will prompt you to "hold speed". If done correctly the next prompt will be "calibration done Key off wait 60 seconds". PS Don't turn the key off until you safely stop the bike first, Adobo! 🤣

[@adobomoto]

nice. cool that you can do that fine tune from the aprc itself. I remember before we had actual speed sensors we'd have to get a speedo healer.

[@vpweber]

@@adobomoto True story brother, personally I love the technology. Keeps dingdongs like me rubber-side up, 😆

[@vpweber]

@Adobo Moto Also aprc monitors traction not only speedometer values. By correcting/calibrating/updating the bike allows it to keep your rear end behind you which is where you want it.

[@R6trackaddict66]

How many links should I add if I go up 2T on the rear?

[@motorsportvalley]

Will this set up work for a fz07?

[@lynolad]

Just a thought, you should really always grind the rivet head of the chain you're breaking flat before using a chain breaker, most people use manual ones not power tools so it's much easier to grind the face flat with a angle grinder & that way its much easier & your chain breaker will last longer

[@gregsanford3848]

Po this is how we roll my boy

[@nathanjennings7026]

How did you put the front sprocket on

[@robertadams7129]

i bought a zx6r thats geared for wheelies but i want it back to stock. will buying a oem sprocket and chain do the trick???

[@adobomoto]

Yep!

[@chillstudysounds2707]

thanks kuya

[@dn6733]

an even easier way of installing the master link is begin with the chain halfway on the rear sprocket and bring the end around to meet it this way the sprocket teeth help hold the chain exactly where you need to slip on the master link

[@veronicaisl]

Motorcycle lift bro would be a good investment for your growing mc vlogs

[@buzz6362]

Yo adobo what happened if you press the brake without pulling the clutch first

[@adobomoto]

Go to the track, we use engine braking and a fist full of front brake all the time to push the front end into the ground

[@buzz6362]

@@adobomoto not pressing brakes thet hard

[@adobomoto]

@@buzz6362 if you let the throttle go to use the front brake, you're just engine braking. not pressing the brake "that hard" likely won't affect much tbh because you'll already have shifted the weight towards the front by letting go to the throttle without disengaging the clutch.

[@gixxis3264]

how has a 520 held up? forums alight with folk saying not to

[@Carl-ib4ig]

Also do you have just adobomoto sticker word only for low profile

[@adobomoto]

Not right now bro

[@ducaduke]

Using brake clean on a chain won't damage anything. Placing seals in brake clean will. It won't be a overnight process takes a while for the seals to swell not melt!

[@adobomoto]

I was demonstrating my point about using brake cleaner to clean a chain. It’s 1000 percent ok to do so. I stopped using kerosene when I realized brake calipers have seals as well. Kerosene smells like crap and makes a mess.

[@ducaduke]

@@adobomoto I agree that using it on a chain it won’t damage anything.

[@user-hr4pv3rh5x]

Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuu 😎

[@opsecalpha]

Make sure you align your push pin when breaking the chain. Otherwise, you are going to have a bad day. No mariachis, no tequila.

[@25sumpter]

How can i get the engine sprocket to torque down without moving? It's still spinning the wrong direction even With the bike in gear

[@DaySleeper403]

Put a cotton rag between the chain and sprocket.

[@Rangeman001]

Good vid but be careful using an impact to press a new link!

[@jeshurunsilva3860]

I kid you not, watched this and a day later my loose chain slipped. New parts ordered to say the least

[@Chaals]

Lmao people think brake cleaner disintegrates o-rings... It's not brake cleaner doing that, it's the WD-40 these idiots are using to clean their shit. Nice job busting that myth Adobo

[@tetragrammatonbrahman4291]

Need some critical advice how can I reach out to you?

[@robertseal5758]

What brand chain and sprockets?

[@Jafmoto]

Lol cool video informative

[@mattfoley4128]

Brake cleaner will deteriorate the rubber over time. I have a very precision airbrush with an o-ring the size of an ants asshole, and the acetone over time made it unusable. .... $30+ for that damn o-ring. Great video. Ready to do my chain now

[@yanishameesh7965]

I like it

[@OzzyMoto27964]

how do you torque front sprocket without it spinning or damaging trans

[@PabloEstaVerga]

He put in gear.

[@omkeshh1948]

What is torquing the rear sprocket. Pls explain

[@GoatyHerps]

Using a torque wrench to tighten it to the appropriate tightness, also known as the "torque value." It's different for everything, so check your manuals

[@buzz6362]

And i thought this video was different 😂

[@adobomoto]

Never 😂

[@timydnc7953]

nice

[@energetek661]

Just bought one for the Energica😂.

[@adobomoto]

Sweet!

[@chronosss.3620]

for the chain to romeve the wax try dipping it in kerosine

[@HighGrade_FireBlade]

That ERV7 chain is nice but I only got 13k miles out of mine on my CBR1k

[@adobomoto]

That’s a lot lol. You trying to get 30k out of a chain?

[@HighGrade_FireBlade]

@@adobomoto definitely not 30k but it was completely toast at 13k. 30+ X rings torn apart, stiff links all over, I got 20k out of my EK ThreeD GP and it still had usable life when I replaced it. The ERV7 started shredding X rings at 3000 miles. Not a good look in my book

[@funonthebun888]

Has anyone done this, and did you grind down the rivet before removing the pin on the old chain? Please reply because I wanna attempt without doing that, is it even worth risking the breaking tool doing that, or should I rent a grinder?

[@munnakarthiko1]

Noted💪

[@kushpaladin]

brake cleaner smells better 💀

[@1Bigduff]

why the switch from 525 to 520? weight? just curious. thanks

[@adobomoto]

Yup, unsprung weight. That is all lol

[@johnathandaniel89]

Forget a steel toe. He Got them safety slides on

[@racingfanatic1019]

Hahahaaa that intro 😂

[@ace_pororo1455]

if you're not changing sprockets, pin the new chain to the old chain while removing so that the new chain can be placed easily

[@adobomoto]

I Always replace sprockets if im swapping the chain, unless it’s to try different sizing

[@callummills5575]

Just bought a new used bike and got tools and race oil for it. (It’s a Honda rebel 500)

[@vongalvan3663]

what cleaner r u using?

[@LeoRichard-jv7sb]

Break cleaner

[@bigbilly555]

Did you use aluminum sprockets?

[@adobomoto]

Nope. Both steel

[@bigbilly555]

@@adobomoto im changing chain and sprocket soon