you probabaly want to loosen the sprocket's nut before removing the wheel as those are probably have loctite applied to them.
as for cleaner, i use Kerosense and Dupont chain saver as lubricant
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Difficulty of Chain / Sprocket replacement.
- Thread starter mimico_polak
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as for cleaner, i use Kerosense and Dupont chain saver as lubricant
For the life of me I could not get that front sprocket nut to loosen the first time using pry bars, so I’m glad I had a compressor.
I loosen that nut while the chain is on and use the rear brake to hold everything. I dont like the force going back into the gearbox. It may not matter but I think my way is easier on the bike.
I went through hell trying to get those nut out, was praying not to strip the hex bolt as my cbr250 has a hex bolt and nut on the back.
Crisis averted. Plenty at Queensway and East Mall CT.
Relax
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Until recently, I was using mineral spirits on the recommendation of a friend. Plus, it was dirt cheap at Walmart ($12/4L), but they stropped carrying it. Now I'm using WD40. It's a great degreaser and doesn't smell awful. The remaining WD40 film can be washed of with dish soap if you want it squeaky clean.
I use a flat head screwdriver!
All is right in the world again…
justride
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SpeedoHealer v4 (SH) - HealTech Electronics Ltd.
The SpeedoHealer v4 (SH) is the best speedometer and odometer calibrator on the market. Available with bike specific and universal harness kits.
www.healtech-electronics.com
From what I read so far....
The speedo healer will correct the bike speed if the speed sensor is located in the engine. You just programmed the speedo unit to the sprocket size
If speed is measured at the wheel then changing sprocket size would not throw off the speedometer only the tire size will.
another thing - resale - My R6 displays higher speed and in turn putting in more km on the clock than it actually covered - bad for resale
A correct speed will display the correct km - good for resale
Sport bike track gear sells both the harness and speedo unit in a bundle - much cheaper if you find way to get it to Canada
Baysideperformance sell the speedo unit and harness separately plus tax plus shipping
How far will it let you heal? If your speedometer reads half, you know how fast you're going but your resale is even better.
justride
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I don't have one so I don't know.
I was thinking about changing my front sprocket to one teeth down but I will leave it as it is for now since I'm beginner track rider. Trying to get some days in. Did 3 so far 2 with KWS and 1 at TMP- so much fun and the organizers are great!
That is a good question. I think I was using 10W-40 before as I couldn’t find the 10-30 and just stuck with it.
Then for some reason I put in 10-50. I’ll move back to 10-40 at the end of the season the that oil change.
Hahaha. That may be one of the worst excuses I have heard. How was 10W-30 hard to find? You wanted Lucas? You're probably down a few hp running 50.
Can’t remember honestly but remember having difficulty finding it at CT anyway. Regardless I’ll rectify the situation.
Since I toasted 24 (8 at a time) of those f'n barrina lights in my garage, I thought I'd give one of these a go. It's about as bright as 5 or 6 barrinas. Lifespan?
I just got back from peavey mart.....only 2 jugs of T6 were left, so I got 'em.
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