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mickyd

In: chester
Posts: 65

hi can anyone out there recommend a good chain and sprocket kit for a tiger 1050 ???? also fitting dealer or diy .. ??? cheers kev

Message posted by mickyd on 08 March 2010 at 18:13

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mickyd @ 08/03/2010 18:13:27

Rob1050

In: Redditch
Posts: 748

Dealer fit, for me, as I don't have a chain breaker/rivetter. That tends to limit you to what they'll supply. Definately stick with a quality chain manufacturer, such as D.I.D tho.

Message posted by Rob1050 on 08 March 2010 at 19:01

Rob1050 @ 08/03/2010 19:01:06

mickyd

In: chester
Posts: 65

Cheers Rob ... any idea what you paid for yours to be done ??? kev

Message posted by mickyd on 08 March 2010 at 19:19

mickyd @ 08/03/2010 19:19:48

Rob1050

In: Redditch
Posts: 748

tbh it's a while since I had a set done. The ST's about due for it's first now, but that's at 31k miles, I ain't heavy on chains

I'd guess at £100 for the chain, £40 for 2 sprockets, + fitting

Message posted by Rob1050 on 08 March 2010 at 19:26

Rob1050 @ 08/03/2010 19:26:20

mickyd

In: chester
Posts: 65

wow .... do you have a scotoiler fitted ??? as my tiger has only done 8k and it needs a new one!!!! i have been quoted £148 for kit and £90 to fit !!! not sure if that was a good price or not Cry

Message posted by mickyd on 08 March 2010 at 19:38

mickyd @ 08/03/2010 19:38:05

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£90 to fit!That sounds a bit steep, it should be about a 30 minute job. Unless there's something about the Tiger that makes it more complicated than normal.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 08 March 2010 at 19:48

Deleted Member @ 08/03/2010 19:48:00

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micky go to -wemoto .com ;on line bike accessories they have everything for evry make..bike chain breakers about £60 for good one .£90 tiis rip off .

Message posted by Deleted Member on 08 March 2010 at 19:50

Deleted Member @ 08/03/2010 19:50:43

Rob1050

In: Redditch
Posts: 748

Kit price sounds about right. Fitting will include wheel removal, fitting 2 sprockets, rivetting chain etc, but 2 hours (£90) does sound on the heavy side. Never had a Scottoiler, tho I do clean / lube regularly

Message posted by Rob1050 on 08 March 2010 at 20:11

Rob1050 @ 08/03/2010 20:11:13

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also kev oil your chain before -n-after run keep your eye on slackness before every run .is your wheel in line?? would screw up tightness .m

Message posted by Deleted Member on 08 March 2010 at 20:12

Deleted Member @ 08/03/2010 20:12:59

WheelyNealy

In: Near Driffield
Posts: 2751

2 hrs blimey are they making the chain too ! would have thought an hr be about right

Message posted by WheelyNealy on 08 March 2010 at 20:14

WheelyNealy @ 08/03/2010 20:14:45

mickyd

In: chester
Posts: 65

Thanks guys for the info ..... never fitted one on a bike this size so hence never used a chain breaker ..... bad of me i know!!!! as for wheel alignment i assume my dealer did it correctly when i had it serviced recently ???? AAAAAAAHHHHHHH dealers i hear you all cry !!! any one like to do the job ???? LOL

Message posted by mickyd on 08 March 2010 at 20:35

mickyd @ 08/03/2010 20:35:56

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i`ll nip in on way down road to cornwall but thats not till end of may lol.sorry kev. same as wheely get yourself into local bike club.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 08 March 2010 at 21:06

Deleted Member @ 08/03/2010 21:06:09

Rob1050

In: Redditch
Posts: 748

Just been quoted for my ST, by Birmingham Triumph. Genuine Triumph chain/sprocket kit £120, fitting £60 (1 hour they reckon !) All plus Vat, comes to just over £200

Message posted by Rob1050 on 12 March 2010 at 09:08

Rob1050 @ 12/03/2010 09:08:19

micksaway

In: Weymouth
Posts: 1030

Change the sprockets yourself fiddly but can be done then get local bike shop to split and join new chain for you. Last time I did one I got charged £10 as it took him ten mins

Message posted by micksaway on 12 March 2010 at 14:07

micksaway @ 12/03/2010 14:07:05

Rob1050

In: Redditch
Posts: 748

tbh it's booked in now, didn't think of that.

Will remember for next time

Tho as it's lasted over 30k (!), not sure I'll have the same bike by then. Depends if Triumph come up with a new Sprint this Autumn.

Message posted by Rob1050 on 12 March 2010 at 14:56

Rob1050 @ 12/03/2010 14:56:49

mickyd

In: chester
Posts: 65

thanks for the tip mick .... will look into that !!! never crossed my mind nice one .

Message posted by mickyd on 13 March 2010 at 12:55

mickyd @ 13/03/2010 12:55:20

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