chain change

[miltos]

Hi guys! Just a thought & question...
Want to change the chain and sprockets, instead of dealer visit is it possible to remove back wheel, chain off,sprockets off, put new things on, allign wheel ...and job done!?? OR i shouldn't try the above??

What you think is it going to work with back wheel removal...??
Thank you!

[JetdocX]

What kind of Tiger?

[miltos]

Tiger 2003 955i, sorry forgot to mention!

[JetdocX]

Use an aftermarket chain like DID for instance.  You will need a chain tool and chain rivetter.

A center stand makes this job very easy.

[katoomon]

Use an aftermarket chain like DID for instance.  You will need a chain tool and chain rivetter.

A center stand makes this job very easy.

A chain without a master link (stock configuration) is sometimes called an endless chain.  A master link makes field repairs or  service easier; but, could be a liability if it comes apart while riding. Be sure to run the master link clip in the proper direction, read docs with new chain if you don't rivet.

Lateral Hijack:
How many Tiger riders run a master link vs. re-riveting the chain?

Do you carry extra links and chain tool(s) on the trail or in remote locations?

[Mustang]

Both of our Tigers have been running clip type links since the first chain change , approx 75k worth of miles with no issues .

[JetdocX]

I bought the Motion Pro chain tool so now all my master links will be rivetted.

I could not find a clip-type link for my new DID chain so I had to buck up.  :x

[oldrider]

There is an 02 Tiger sitting in my shed, belongs to a friend who has ridden it all over New Zealand and Australia. (mostly unsealed back roads)

He rides it fast and hard but otherwise treats it like a lady.

I noticed that he has a "clipped" chain joint on it.

When I asked him how long has it been on, he said all the time that he has owned it!

I guess it's just a personal choice thing.   8)  Cheers John.

[Patrick the Scot]

put new things on, allign wheel ...and job done!?? OR i shouldn't try the above??

What you think is it going to work with back wheel removal...??
Thank you!

... don't forget to TORQUE the rear axle nut.

Bad experience: I had a Triumph dealer change out a rear tire for me while I was on a trip.  After some poor handling on Monarch Pass at a ton+, I found out the rear tire was 12 pounds low on air, and the rear axle was not torqued.  My mistake for assuming that the meth-head freak "mechanic" actually did his job...

[iansoady]

Both of our Tigers have been running clip type links since the first chain change , approx 75k worth of miles with no issues .

Can you get these for X ring chains?

[JetdocX]

I could not.  No matter, I like the idea of a rivetted link better than clip.  I've lost a few clips on previous bikes.

[Mustang]

Both of our Tigers have been running clip type links since the first chain change , approx 75k worth of miles with no issues .

Can you get these for X ring chains?

DID x ring came with both types of master links and I usually use RK racing x ring chains w/ the nickle plated sideplates on my tiger and it comes with both rivet and clip type .