The first time I took the front sprocket nut off it wouldn’t budge either. Sprayed some liquid wrench on it and let it sit for an hour and it spun right off with my impact gun. Also not sure how many links the new chain ended up being but the stock chain is 112 links so if you went up by 2 teeth on the front sprocket I’m doubting that your chain was actually 110 links.
no clue. I don't count links anymore. I simply move the rear tire as far forward as possible, rip off the old chain, lay the new one on, ziptie it to the sprocket where the master link needs to be installed, then cut off the excess. Saves tons of time and is a very efficient way to handle it.
If you tackle this job it's a good idea to remove the rear brake caliper before yanking the wheel out. The way the presenter did it will likely scratch your rim and could also scratch the rear rotor.
@@TheMotorcycleBoss Very helpful video, I learned something new with the grinding the heads off the pin before pushing it through. The one time I tried doing a chain swap it was brutal getting the pin out and I broke the chain pin removal tool.
Great question. It shouldn't. The traction control is using metal disks close to the hubs to measure the speeds of the wheels. If the speed is the same, such as cruise speed or light turns, it does nothing. But if it notices to rear moving faster than the front, it knows that the front tire is off the ground or the rear tire is slipping and will reduce power accordingly. Changing the sprocket will change the powerband, torque, top speed, acceleration and such. But the tractikn control system is mainly looking at wheel speeds. So although I have no definite way to say it, I do believe that it doesn't interfere with traction control. Seriously good question tho. Never thought about it until your comment. Cheers!
@@TheMotorcycleBoss Thank you so much for your reply, it really helped, I will try to change my 2015 ninja 1000 abs sprockets this summer so I can get a higher end speed
@@seyedmohsenmirmobini591 gotcha. No problem! Just keep in mind that there is a trade-off with sprocket swapping. I don't know if you already know this so I apologize if you do. When you make the bike have better mpg in the top end, you reduce your low end torque. And vice-versa. So be careful when picking your sprocket set. I would recommend looking into a Supersprox rear sprocket. They are amazing quality. Good luck with your project! Stay safe!
@@TheMotorcycleBoss yeah the ninja 1000 has already too much acceleration for me so I don't care if I lose of low end torque for a better and smoother long rides , thank you or recommendation
I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid lost the account password. I love any tricks you can give me
Wow!! I know this is a 2year DIY but man so helpful spot on. THANK YOU for this detailed content!
Thank you from South Africa!
The first time I took the front sprocket nut off it wouldn’t budge either. Sprayed some liquid wrench on it and let it sit for an hour and it spun right off with my impact gun. Also not sure how many links the new chain ended up being but the stock chain is 112 links so if you went up by 2 teeth on the front sprocket I’m doubting that your chain was actually 110 links.
no clue. I don't count links anymore. I simply move the rear tire as far forward as possible, rip off the old chain, lay the new one on, ziptie it to the sprocket where the master link needs to be installed, then cut off the excess. Saves tons of time and is a very efficient way to handle it.
If you tackle this job it's a good idea to remove the rear brake caliper before yanking the wheel out. The way the presenter did it will likely scratch your rim and could also scratch the rear rotor.
You are correct
@@TheMotorcycleBoss Very helpful video, I learned something new with the grinding the heads off the pin before pushing it through. The one time I tried doing a chain swap it was brutal getting the pin out and I broke the chain pin removal tool.
@@shanedawg5856My friend had the same issue. That's why i always gring the pin down now. Never had an issue in over a decade.
Guys don't use a tork wrench to brake the nut lose. You can damage the tork wrench. Then all of you tork specks will be incorrect. Use a braker bar.
You are correct. But i hope you aren't thinking I used a torque wrench to break anything loose in this video.
if you change the tooth count, does it mess up the traction control?
Great question. It shouldn't. The traction control is using metal disks close to the hubs to measure the speeds of the wheels. If the speed is the same, such as cruise speed or light turns, it does nothing. But if it notices to rear moving faster than the front, it knows that the front tire is off the ground or the rear tire is slipping and will reduce power accordingly. Changing the sprocket will change the powerband, torque, top speed, acceleration and such. But the tractikn control system is mainly looking at wheel speeds. So although I have no definite way to say it, I do believe that it doesn't interfere with traction control. Seriously good question tho. Never thought about it until your comment. Cheers!
@@TheMotorcycleBoss Thank you so much for your reply, it really helped, I will try to change my 2015 ninja 1000 abs sprockets this summer so I can get a higher end speed
@@seyedmohsenmirmobini591 gotcha. No problem! Just keep in mind that there is a trade-off with sprocket swapping. I don't know if you already know this so I apologize if you do. When you make the bike have better mpg in the top end, you reduce your low end torque. And vice-versa. So be careful when picking your sprocket set. I would recommend looking into a Supersprox rear sprocket. They are amazing quality. Good luck with your project! Stay safe!
@@TheMotorcycleBoss yeah the ninja 1000 has already too much acceleration for me so I don't care if I lose of low end torque for a better and smoother long rides , thank you or recommendation
I dont mean to be so off topic but does someone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account??
I was stupid lost the account password. I love any tricks you can give me
wow thats like 6 tooth decrease on rear, so how did it ride? 1st gear must have seemed like 2nd?
Better fuel economy on the highway. Less torque in lower gears but he rides highway every day so he enjoys it. Thats what he told me at least.
This doesn't look like a zx10r is that why the front sprocket is different?
ZX10R and Ninja 1000 are different bikes. This bike in this video is the Ninja 1000
The bike in the video is the Ninja 1000. The ZX10R and the Ninja 1000 are different bikes.
Try putting the bike in gear that always helps.