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Bluberryrain · April 8th, 2017, 08:01 PM

So, I got all my parts today:

-Front Sprocket
-Rear Sprocket
-Chain
-Axle Adjusters/Chain Tensioner

However, couple things:

1.) RK O-ring chain only came with a clip master link. Am I OK to use the clip and safety wire it, or should I really order a rivet style master link & a rivet chain tool? I'm thinking safety wire should be OK, especially with regular maintenance.

2.) The rear wheel hub bolts/nuts are pretty chewed up from the chain spinning around the rear sprocket like a chainsaw. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get the nuts back on, after replacing the rear sprocket:

http://imgur.com/a/QbZ0j

I may be able to use a file/sandpaper to smooth the end of the bolts out, however it's more probable that they are toast. That leaves me having to buy a new rear wheel bearing hub. The good-ish news is, they are relatively inexpensive on eBay. ~ $15.00 - $40.00 give or take.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-12-KAWASA...hUGb30&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-12-KAWASA...p=mtr#viTabs_0

Does anyone have any experience with this job? I surfed the DIY section, and I don't see any that are relevant. I also checked the service manual, and there appears to be a brief section at 10-17, 10-18, which basically sends you all over the service manual.

Has anyone replaced this? How difficult is it?

Edit:

I've also considered just redoing the threads with a die?

April 8th, 2017, 08:01 PM	#21
Bluberryrain ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: USA Join Date: Apr 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 109	So, I got all my parts today: -Front Sprocket -Rear Sprocket -Chain -Axle Adjusters/Chain Tensioner However, couple things: 1.) RK O-ring chain only came with a clip master link. Am I OK to use the clip and safety wire it, or should I really order a rivet style master link & a rivet chain tool? I'm thinking safety wire should be OK, especially with regular maintenance. 2.) The rear wheel hub bolts/nuts are pretty chewed up from the chain spinning around the rear sprocket like a chainsaw. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get the nuts back on, after replacing the rear sprocket: http://imgur.com/a/QbZ0j I may be able to use a file/sandpaper to smooth the end of the bolts out, however it's more probable that they are toast. That leaves me having to buy a new rear wheel bearing hub. The good-ish news is, they are relatively inexpensive on eBay. ~ $15.00 - $40.00 give or take. http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-12-KAWASA...hUGb30&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-12-KAWASA...p=mtr#viTabs_0 Does anyone have any experience with this job? I surfed the DIY section, and I don't see any that are relevant. I also checked the service manual, and there appears to be a brief section at 10-17, 10-18, which basically sends you all over the service manual. Has anyone replaced this? How difficult is it? Edit: I've also considered just redoing the threads with a die?