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My first time doing motorcycle maintenance [Part 1]
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- čas přidán 13. 08. 2022
- This week, I try my hand at motorcycle maintenance...although in typical Saffy fashion.... nothing goes to plan
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Hang in there Saffron. This experience will be priceless in the future, especially if you are planning bigger trips. And you now have a selection of basic tools which is in fact a good investment. It's just hard to see that in the midst of your present mechanical woes. Good luck, Gxx.
Thank you so much ❤️
Make sure you bend that lock washer back over the nut after you tighten it to the correct torque setting as it stops the nut from loosening and the sprocket coming off then detonating the output shaft , chain and locking the back wheel. Very dangerous.
Yes :^) I did that this morning+
@@SaffySprocket Relief pheww.
@@RevsIT I coudnt tell if it was peened over so I was going to make a comment about that but you got it covered. Nice one
No one is pro the first time. Focus on understanding what you do. Safety first and foremost. Good thing to have your mates checking the work that you have done. Learning by doing is always the best and will boost your confidence to new levels.
Thank you so much ❤️
Don't forget to take the lid off the brake reservoir to allow the fluid to move back when pressing the brake pistons in. Put some rags around it just in case it overflows.
There is something to be said for just giving it a go - I done my first tyre change, chain and sprocket replacement etc but I didn't have the guts to do it alone. Thankful my dad is a bit of a vehicle mechanic and has the tools and know how to assist me.
I feel your pain, because without assistance I'd have been working on my bike for weeks getting nowhere. The first time is the worst, second and third, the daily maintenance and checks they all get easier.
It's taken me a lot more time than I expected ahahha
@@SaffySprocket It took me 3 days with help to work out what I was doing, then I put it into a workshop just to make sure I'd not made a mess of anything only to be told I hadn't finished off riveting the chain on. 😱
My Dad helped me do my first chain and sprockets. It was only fair 'cause I inherited the bike from him. Once the new chain was on I discovered the rear wheel bearings were also shot so I had to break the chain and take the wheel out again...
Watching you handling all those random issues popping up was like a comic relief that made you very human and relatable. I had another great time, thank you
At least you are getting it done and have learned a bit about your bike in the process. You now know what basic regular maintenance you need to do and are capable of doing it. Good on you Saffy!
It's certainly been really helpful at understanding what I need to do in order to keep my motorcycle clean!
@@SaffySprocket yup, it’s amazing how much dirt hides behind plastic panels, and in difficult to reach places.
I give you so much credit for struggling through all this! You have learned a lot about your bike and your self! You will be back on the road soon. Ride safe!
Its a strange situation to be enjoying something but additionally being so angry at it 🤣🤣🤣
I remember being in the same position when I was 17 doing my first rebuild and maintenance. Learned the hard way, Haynes manuals help!. But now don't think twice about working on my bike. Stay with it is so rewarding when it all comes together.
Yeh, I'm a bit gutted too, I contacted Suzuki, they don't make the service manuals available to the public and the Haynes don't make them for 3rd gen 🥲
Take the lid of the fluid reservoir, wrap towel around it and push the caliper back. Any excess will overflow. New pads in, I put copper grease on the back, don't touch the break material. Put it all back together and pump the break until firm. Top up and bleed if required. Easy peasy!
For someone who hasnt worked on a bike you're doing amazing, plus its nice to see how everything goes so you know next time its easier as there will be a next time.
Thank you so much ❤️ false confidence I think 🤣
@@SaffySprocket Hahaha nah, you did better than I would have. 😂
Don't knock yourself. You have done more than a lot of people will try. Learn and watch. You are an inspiring young person. Good on you
Thank you 😊 💓 ☺️
I would get a official Suzuki workshop manual for your bike it will be the best investment you will make they can be got off eBay second hand for not too much money. Your brakes might just need a good clean to get the pistons to go back in you also don’t need to get more fluid as you can remove the cap off the reservoir and take a few cc (less than 5) out with a small syringe.
I tried to find one but I couldn't find it!!!
@@SaffySprocket What year is your bike?
2017, AL7
@@SaffySprocket That will be too modern for a second hand one as someone has said the SV forum will have PDF’s.
Loving the videos Saffy they are excellent and very genuine. Quick tip for you when solo taking off a wheel and also refitting one, a garden shovel is very handy for putting under the rear wheel to manipulate it in to place on your own.
Fair play Saffy, chain and sprockets, is one of the more 'awkward' jobs in motorbike maintenance.
You should be proud of yourself for having a go, most won't!!
I've been doing my own maintenance for years, so I feel your pain.
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗
Well done. Never give up. Now you learn more about yourself and your bike. Which has no price for the experience. When thigs go hard you can be tougher and get the job done.
I love that you get your hands dirty to understand how to do it. Nothing will scare you anymore.
😎
Everyone professional or diy mechanic has probably started off like you,the plus point is that it’s the only way you get to know your machine,live and learn by your mistakes that way it gets easier,you will find ways of making it easier as well,anyway a 👍for having a go,oh forgot to mention I do all my own maintenance 3 bikes another on the way,my car and the rest of the families,keep going and you’ll get there 🤗
One of the things I did get right in life was a professional training as a machinery mechanic, combined with a master in mechanical engineering it saved me from most stupid things, but not from all of them ;-).
You don't laugh over a job well done 🙂✅
Your doing great Saffy, keep at it. Well done for having a go, your almost there...
Thank you so much ❤️
As environmentally unfriendly that it is, a Scott oiler worked wonders on my Triumph Sprint, 58k miles two chains...... Both of which were D I D X rings. I think the one trick you missed with manual tools is loosen everything first before taking things off! That front sprocket I've never seen come off without using an Impact. Cheap tools always mangle bolts and screws! Well done for giving it go! Blood, sweat and pain is why we love our bikes sooo much!!!
from one rider to another a couple tips for the future, when a hex head bolt starts to strip, before you go to the trouble of drilling and extracting try finding a torx bit that will fit, half the time a torx will grab when a hex won't, also when you need to remove some brake fluid just grab a cheap turkey baster and suck some fluid out of the reservoir then you can squeeze the piston with a clamp or a pair of channel lock pliers and lastly if you don't have an impact then always break the counter shaft sprocket nut loose before you remove the rear wheel so you can stand on the brake while you break the nut loose.
Most of my time is changing oil and filter, cleaning the air filter and chain maintenance. Great to see you having a go. Keep it up. It gets easier.
Thank you so much 💓
X ring and O ring have no real difference for performance etc. They both have pros and cons and are both good. I'd suggest you purchase a torque wrench to makesure everything is tightened to the correct spec.
I borrowed a torque wrench thus time around but I will look into getting one in the future:D
@@SaffySprocket I noticed you had a powered one and I got jealous 😂
All the best in the future with the maintenance 😉👍
@@SaffySprocket Aldi do a good torgue wrench £19.99
Learning this stuff on your own is the school of hard knocks, learning from someone with experience is always more efficient.
Please don't let this put you off as it's a very worthwhile activity once you cast off the apprentice feeling.
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛
Nice to see that you had the courage to do it yourself. One word of advice.... during assembly, it's imperative that all mating surfaces be free of debris.
You definitely should be proud of yourself. I remember doing my breaks on my car for the first time and when I asked my friend if I’m doing it right he made fun of me for not being able to do a simple job.
You have to start somewhere.
Very well done saffy for getting as far as you have with no knowledge or experience on mechanics. You are not afraid to give things ago, I work on all of my bikes and sometimes do jobs that I have not attempted before and come out the other side proud of my self. So well done good on you.👍👍👍
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
😅 I love your willingness to try new stuff. You are so funny . My fav youtuber .
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛
Really admire your tenacity. I tried going down that road but ended up costing myself more money. Ended up taking the bike to a qualified dealer.
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛
You are absolutely problem-solving. Great job! If it gets too tense, take a break and come back. I'm way less likely to Happy Gilmore things when I do that. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖 ☺️
Bravo you! Absolutely fantastic that you are having a go and you're getting their. You may have had to pay out a bit more than you wanted but, you will now have those tools and just as importantly, knowledge. Next time you have to do your chain & sprocket (and you will need to at some point), do an oil change (at least one every year) or your break pads, you can look back and see what caused you probles last time and tweak your approach.
Can't wait to see part 2 and you with hopefully, a massive smile on your face.
p.s. overalls make a mechanic out of anyone .... 🙂
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 🥰
Good on you learning! I went the same route and learned a lot over the years. And now riding dirt bikes you have to maintain them all the time, so it’s a must to do it by yourself 😊
I’ve heard someone on CZcams saying “you can’t by experience”. So just keep at it ❤️
Saffy. Get a workshop manual and read it. Please. My heart was in my mouth watching this. I love your joie de vivre, but there are set ways of doing these jobs. Maybe take a motorcycle maintenance course??
I did look for a manual! But unfortunately I couldn't find one
@@SaffySprocket have you tried an SV forum? They often have pdf copies of manuals. Don’t get me wrong, you’re doing great, however I would rather you didn’t damage your bike or worse, hurt yourself when doing these tasks. Maybe chock your front wheel to prevent the bike moving forwards too?
Very good advice. I found the abusing the tools and handling brake pads with filthy hands worrying in the extreme.
Haynes manual 👆🏻
@@gamekeeper687 Haynes are a last resort as they often contain typos you can get official manuals for £30 to £50 there are a few on eBay for specific years and models.
So very impressed at you getting your hands dirty and fixing it yourself. It is a huge learning curve but so satisfying when you can do these things yourself. Just about every job I do on my bikes throw up something unexpected, something, breaks, shears, rounds off, won't move etc and solutions have to be found.
Perseverance and good advice usually leads to a solution. Believe it or not, every job you accomplish no matter how long it takes or how frustrating will give you an immense feeling of satisfaction and life skills you will use time and again!
Good on you, if your neighbour is an engineer please ask him to help as much as possible (engineers love challenges) and learn from him.
The right tools and the knowledge to use them is the key and you are just starting out on that journey, stick at it, I'm very impressed so far!!
Thank you so much ❤️ luckily I have a few mechanically minded friends :D
you are such a genuine person , and a beautiful spirit , you just hang on in there , you will learn so much , just take it one step at a time .
When loosening a stubborn fastener, pulling (rather than pushing) on the breaker bar provides more force & control.
You're doing an awesome job! Re the rear brake - small g clamps and a thin bars/metal "bungs" can be used to push pistons back but you need to open the reservoir (let the fluid move) and either remove some fluid or put something absorbent over it to prevent it contaminating the bike paint etc. Best case is drain plus new fluid but bleeding them yourself will most likely mean more cash on kit.
Good luck! You'll be back on the road in no time 🏍️
Thank you so much ❤️
The plan is to change chain and sprocket, become changing brake pad, and now need to bleed brake fluid. Lol. After bleeding it, maybe brake lever will scream 'i need a change'
@@winters4960 It's one of those "how long is a piece of string?" scenarios. Once you touch one thing, you start to notice all the other things that need doing, so one job explodes into 5 or 6.
The upside is that once they're done, the bike is good to go for a while, and the experience gained helps keep on top of maintenance going forwards.
Fairplay to you for giving it a go in the first place .. your doing fantastic. That outlay for tools i dont think you can count as thats just part of vehicle maintenance (it never ends !) So over all your repairs have only cost you chain and sprockets and pads ! Nice one ! Keep up that positive can do attitude .. your an inspiration mate .
The washer on the front sprocket is a locking washer, bent over the nut to stop it from coming loose
I was scared to look through the comments because some people can be absolute xyz's. But they've all be supportive as far as I've seen. Which is awesome cuz you're there giving it a go and you're putting it out there for all the world to see.
I tend to find Bikers are the nicest people when you need help, and the biggest trolls if you have an ego on you 🤣
@@SaffySprocket yes, there’s a dark and light side to the community. But generally we all look out for each other I think.
lol, you are so funny, Love it !..... The "holes" you refer to @5:01 are to let air out when the welding is being done during fabrication of the lift.
The holes also are there for the painters to have places for them to use as "hanger-wire- points" to allow them to hang the parts being painted, .... so the holes have a two-part function.
🤣 I never knew!
Well done for giving it a go, more than I've done so far 👏
Thank you 😊
All the top chain manufacturers are moving over to X-ring now as they are better. Don't complain if you've got one for the price of an O-ring.
Ahaha yeh it was ignorance on my part, I was looking at the chain that came on the bike and assumed that's what I needed! I'm sure the parts shop had a good chuckle at my expense when I complained 🤣
Absolutely brilliant that you are having a go and learning about how the bike is put together and what you need to do to maintain it.
It’s all good experience that you can build on over time, and can call on if you need to diagnose/fix a fault when out on a trip. Hang in there 👍👍👍
I'm really enjoying it too 😌 ☺️ it's difficult but it's so much funA
Yes, it is on both counts. I've been doing bike maintenance for years and am still learning. Everyday is a school day. Enjoy👍👍
It's a shame you didn't do a shout out to any local sprocketeers, asking to borrow tools and give advice on how to tackle the job, could of saved you £££. Surely by now you know most of us are 👌 & happy to help a fellow biker in need. Be carefull of that rear paddock stand bowing. Any real preasure on that front sprocket with the breaker bar would have you bike falling over. Take it easy Saffy, looking forward to the next installment
Thank you 😊 I did have a lot of help and I did end up borrowing a torque wrench and an impact from a local biker!
Well done saffy. Take it easy for a while and if you feel something isn’t right just stop. But well done.
Thank you so much ❤️
I'm so impressed! It may not end up being cheaper financially, but the experience and confidence you'll gain are priceless. Take your time and keep at it! You're doing really well.
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Well time negates the cost of the tools, so really it will end up much cheaper as long as she keeps doing her maintenance.
It's a brave challenge to undertake Saffy you deserve a brew after all that. There will come a point where you've taken your bike apart that much that you'll be able to do anything in the future. Great video Saffy :)
Thank you so much ❤️
saffy you can push your brake piston back with your new oil filter wrench...open your rear master brake reservoir lid then using the filter wrench squeeze the piston back....your doing great everyone has to start somewhere and it will get easier for the next time 😀
Took me 2 days to realise I had to take the lid off the reservoir lid 🤣🤣🤣
@@SaffySprocket see its a learning curve....if you take out all the expense of tools and your paddock stands your running costs will be less than £200 you still have the tools and now can make a service schedule for you and your bike so wont be as bigger spend again...
Never done it. Never had to. Been working on bikes for 35 years. If the pistons don’t go back easily then they need cleaning with brake cleaner first.
@@SPCK111 This.
I've had to open the bleed nipple to get the piston back a couple of times but that's a sign it needs to come off for a proper clean.
I’ve only been riding bikes 7yrs and the thought of doing some of the simple jobs seemed daunting to me,I’d been doing jobs on my own cars for yrs but working on bikes seemed like it was going to be harder. My method is if I’m taking something apart I take a photo of it first and always take my time. So far I’ve serviced the brakes,changed brake fluid,changed coolant,spark plugs,oil and filter changes,end can and even fitted a tail tidy which I was so chuffed to have been able to do. Feels so good when you have managed to do it yourself.
I haven't even watched the entire video... maybe 5 seconds or so, but the title makes me feel good for you. I'm a firm believer in the more you know about how your motorcycle works, the better overall rider you're going to be. I think you're making a great decision. Enjoy the journey. Now back to the video.
6:50 in and D.I.D. is a great product and keeping it was a good decision. Good on you.
3rd edit, In the first go arounds, it can seem like a money pit. But a few things to keep in mind. These expenses, many of them are one time costs as you'll have them available for use in the future. You have years and years of riding ahead of you, and probably many more motorcycles. The other part is, this is an investment in you and your knowledge. That part of it is priceless. I know the father and big brother part of me is wishing I could be there to provide pointers along the way to make it easier, but in the end, you'll get there. You'll be better for it if you asked me. Looking forward to the next video and the smile on your face after you've accomplished this task.
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛
BEFORE TAKING THE WHEEL OFF:You can use the back brake to hold everything as you LOOSEN the large front sprocket and small rear sprocket fasteners.
X ring ‘arguably’ better than O ring, it’s all to do with grease containment, but I’ve run with ringless in the past. In reality, there’s no difference. And on that warped washer at 11:16, it’s meant to be like that, it’s a locking washer. Bash it back over when you reinstall. If you haven’t done the brake pads yet, best way on those is to take the top off the reservoir and siphon some out with a syringe, then drive the pistons back with a small G clamp pushing the fluid back up the hose without it over spilling. Not really necessary to re introduce more brake fluid unless you’re bleeding them. You certainly are taking on a lot of jobs on at once, that’s enough to test anyone new to it. Well done Saffy, sure you'll learn all the lessons you need for next time 😊
First purchase. get a haynes manual for you bike. it will tell you exactly how to & what tools you need , plus difficulty.
They don't make a manual for my bike 🥲 sv650 3rd gen
Well done saffron the more work you do on your bike the easier it becomes I’m a master mechanic and I face challenges some days so keep servicing your bike and keep learning before you know it your be able to strip the engine down and rebuild it stay safe regards Dave.
I really enjoy it to be honest, I just wish there were more mechanic courses that didn't require you to sign on to a BTEC style course
we all have to start somewhere your doing great it will all help you understand your bike more plus we love watching you learn well done
Thank you 😊
THE Big advantage of all this Is.... That YOU will KNOW your bike more, what it needs etc. Good luck.
Too true! Thank you so much 💞💞
I think you've done really well so far and I'm glad to see that you are doing it yourself. Once you've finished this job the next one will be much easier and you will know it's been done properly and you will save money in the long run. One very important thing when working on motorbikes or anything mechanical is that there are times when a good swear helps enormously. Especially when you banged your arm. A good swear and a hop around usually takes the pain away quickly. 😂
🤣🤣🤣 I was in such a bad mood all night after that
@@SaffySprocket Other thing I meant to say was, I've got a tool for pushing back the caliper pistons. It's quite a simple thing and didn't cost much. Worth having, but watch your fluid level for overflowing. That stuff strips paint.
I found it really funny when the x ring chains says "made in japan" haha. As a guy Im just plain nervous working on a motorbike incase I increase my safety risk by messing up something. Your great!
I think the best way to break the nut free on the front sprocket is to leave the rear wheel on and put a pipe through the wheel spanning both sides of the swingarm so when you apply pressure to loosen the nut the frozen in place rear wheel will prevent the sprocket from rotating. Also put a pipe on the end of your breaker bar to mega-ply the leverage of the tool. the jobs you performed are not difficult when approached in the right order with the right tools and right techniques...all a learning process.
Fair play for giving it a go yourself. Proper maintenance is key to the bikes survival.
That rear wheel looks like it’s due a replacement. I stuck a pilot road 5 on my SV made a world of difference
It's 200% due a replacement
Saffy there is a very useful tool you really needed to make the job much easier for yourself, I noted you struggling to turn the nuts, it takes strength 💪 the obvious tool for that is called a man, yes they can be useful at times, you just have to train and preferably feed one and they will be more than happy to assist you 😊
The amount of upkeep a man who need just to get a few bolts undone, I'd rather take my chances wacking my arm off my crash bars XD
Omg…I think I absolutely love you…what an absolute gem you are!!
Much braver than me. I would have crumbled at the first hurdle. So many hats taken off to you!!
Thank you so much ❤️
Your really brave doing that on your own, I salute you. ❤️❤️👍👍😷
🤣 no just mad
You're very good Human being.You have created Job dignity for your motorcycle🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧Wel done Saffy🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗
@@SaffySprocket you are always expressed happyness which is a great sign of a Good Human being
Vehicle maintenance can be a headache in the beginning, especially for a novice, but you'll appreciate the experience and self-confidence you've gained from doing your own routine maintenance.
I know it seems difficult the first time you do maintenance like this, but it gets way easier with practice
@09:44 If you continue doing your own maintenance, you'll soon find that dealing with chewed screw heads, seized bolts, stripped threads e.t.c is all part of the fun!!!. Chewed screw heads can be avoided by buying a set of JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) screwdrivers; most home mechanics use philips screwdrivers that don't fit quite as well. A good way to tell if you're using the correct size screwdriver, is put it into the slot of the screw, and if you can hold the screwdriver horizontally without the screw falling off, then it's a good fit.
As for dealing with chewed screws; if you can get a pair of molegrips on the head of the screw, that often works. Failing that, one trick I learnt in the trade is to take a solid steel bar (between 10 - 15mm diameter), place it on the screw head and hit the other end with a hammer until the slot has closed up. You can then hammer in a 1/4 inch screwdriver bit until it fits tight, then turn the screw out. As well as the steel bar and hammer reforming the head, quite often the shock is enough to break any hold on the threads created by corrosion.
Edit: be careful using broken bolt/screw extractors; they are hardened steel and if they snap, you can be in a far worse situation!. I'm a City & Guilds qualified motorcycle mechanic and I never use 'em 😉
My MOT and both sprockets, head bearings, break peddle all together cost me £420 and took 5 months so think yourself lucky! So much for buying a bike in time for summer, I only got it back a couple of weeks ago and summers virtually over 🤦♂️... Still she's back now and I love riding round my quaint little island 🤜🏍🤛😁👍
Riding in autumn is more fun I think
@@SaffySprocket agreed, Still get the fantastic views and don't bake in leather! just gotta watch for oil and dodgy wet patches, cars and people pulling out in front of you, cyclist's and the odd mamal in the road 🤦♂️🤣... ride safe Saffy and pop over to the isle of Wight some time 👍
Fun times!!! Go Sprocket!
I would gladly lend a hand, but I would enjoy having a beer and watching you work away too! True biker blood you got! 👍🏽
Thank you so much ❤️
Good on yer, Saffy. You learned a lot. Just keep going!
Absolutely, Casey! 😄 It’s all about learning and enjoying the ride. Thanks for the encouragement! 🚀🙌
I've got the older model to yours and had the same problem,the nut on the front sprocket was a nightmare to get off ,I think it took a full day and lot of swearing and skin off my knuckles but we'll worth it in the end.i also got the same chain as yours,and now my bike runs like new.well done for doing it yourself and when you're finished I'm sure you will have a big smile on your face.keep up the great video 👍🏍️
Well....#1, your learning a lot so that’s good.
#2, and the most important part, is that I watched you struggle while I was relaxing on my couch. Your very entertaining 😁👍👍
those extra holes in the stand are part of the manufacturing process don't worry about them.
🤣 they proper confused me
Saffy, good on you! The more you do the more you learn, the more you learn the more you can do.
Thank you so much ❤️
I admire your bravery and determination. Watch as many videos as possible and or ask a mechanic about your project. Changing the brake pads may not require you removing the caliper. On some bikes, removing a pin or clip or both will allow the pads to drop out. On some bikes loosening both caliper bolts and removing just one of the bolts will allow you to possibly move the caliper enough to gain clearance to remove the pads. You will not need to drain the brake fluid. Remove the lid to your brake fluid reservoir and pry between the disc and the pads to spread the pads enough for removal and installation. When prying don't use anything that will damage the brake disc and keep an eye on the reservoir so as not to push fluid over the rim. You may have to remove some fluid but more than likely you won't. Brake fluid is corrosive to surfaces on your bike, take care. If you replace the brake fluid make sure to avoid air in the brake lines. Brake and clutch fluid should be changed every few years. Finally....if your rear pads needed changing make sure to check your front pads, those are the ones that should be doing most of the work. Best of luck. PS You were having trouble getting a socket on the nut holding your gear in place ( pinion/drive gear?) because of the washer. Some washers, especially in a high torque/speed application are bent and flattened against one of the nut facets as a safety precaution. Check a manual or installation guide or ask a mechanic if you need to flattened your new washer against the nut.
I did flatten the washer, I genounelly think I wasn't strong enough ☠️☠️☠️
Well done for having a go saffy
Don't think I would have tried it
It's all good experience for you
I recently changed the drive sprocket the rear sprocket and the chain on a 250 and i think it was less than £50. If you have a decent set of tools, a manual for your bike and determination, you can do it too.
Once you learn how to maintain it you will not only save a fortune, but you will be self sufficient and never get stranded because you will learn how your bike works and how to fix it.
So go for it ! 👍😎
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
But you are learning!! Well done so far!!
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗
Learning to do your own maintenance saves you hundreds of pounds and gives you satisfaction when you fix your own bike. I've always done my own maintenance on cars and now bikes and I'm self taught and have saved thousands of pounds on repairs over the years
To help undo the front sprocket put a block of wood thought the rear wheel to stop it turning and it will keep the front sprocket from moving when you undo it.
At least you had a go well done 👏 just get someone to cast an eye over things for you just to be safe x
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗
Good on you, doing a chain and sprockets is a total arse. Electric impact driver is a huge win for undoing stuff like that, and worth having.
I'll tell you own a yamaha fz6, and I've learned to all the maintenance myself through you tube videos, check the brand and what you wana do, there always someone that has a video up, and now I'm pretty handy on my own bike
Ohh a Sprocket changing a couple of sprockets 🤪
This is valuable lessons in maintenance of your own bike. Maybe you will appreciate the process of cleaning your chains afterwards to as you found a lot of dirt in there.
Seeing you do this to your own bike even makes me proud and admire your for trying something most women would not do.
I own a bike - BMW R1200GS - but I don’t need to change chains and sprockets like you did. But I will be changing oil and filters if I feel like doing it myself. I am educated in electronics and have solved small issues with the electronics myself. Put on some protectants bars around the of the engine and when we do these task to our bikes the bike feels more ours and we get to know them better and how things work.
Now have fun and yes some struggle will come, but the gain is so much fun. And thanks for sharing your experience - maybe somebody else will find the joy in doing this them selves after watching you try and succeed 😯🤓😥🧐🤬😏😉😅😀😎👍🏼 Keep safe and sound ♥️
Every time I watch your videos it inspires me to get my bike back on the road and go on solo adventures!, keep up the good work sister!!
Get it dooooonneeee
@@SaffySprocket yes Miss haha.
I Have to say, I admire your decision to do your own maintenance, if only using a rear paddock stand "tie off" the front brake, this stops any movement, and get an "impact wrench", nearly every pin and nut seizes over time, but an IW, makes life very easy, great to see you persevering and every minute you're learning new skills. Good luck from an old hand of 49 years, I do everything myself, as I then know it has been done correctly and in spec.!!
I got an impact gun recently, its made everything so much easier 🤣
@@SaffySprocket Make life easier for Future Saffy: don't put bolts back with the gun. One day you might have to take it out again and you'll have no one else to blame for them being so tight. I always buy second hand bike so I can blame the previous owner for stuff!
Good advice about the front brake - loop a zip tie around the lever and grip to prevent the bike rolling like it did in the video.
I've replaced chains and sprockets on my 50cc, 80 and 125, but on a bigger bike, it's a bigger job, so good on you. The overalls are a good idea, plus you could get a box of nitrile gloves, it saves alot of hassle cleaning your hands. You can get them from a pharmacy.
When I buy bike parts, I use my local bike shop, it's a Suzuki dealers, but they've always get parts in for my Kawasaki and Yamaha bikes. It takes about a week for parts to arrive and you can always ask them questions. They will also shorten the chain for you, if that needs done.
Ps. The hole in your paddock stand is supposed to be there, to help stop it rusting.
Thank you so much ❤️ I do love next door to a Suzuki dealership so maybe next time I'll just put an order in in advance :D
You go girl
It’s never easy the first time
Don’t give up
Thank you 😊
Nope that new washer was a good call.
But I’ve gotta say, I admire your commitment. 💪🏻 most would have given up.
I can tell you. It gets easier. Once you get more tools.
That breaker bar for instance needs a long pipe. An impact wrench is a good investment.
That crooked stand I wouldn’t trust.
Yeh, I'm not fond of the stand, I want something a bit more solid with bobbin pins
@@SaffySprocket I would too.
Well done. At least you are having a go. Things will get easier with practice!
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Take the top off your brake master cylinder reseviour then you will be able to push the brake cylinders back and fit your pads. Obviously you will need to keep a rag around the res to mop up any spills.
Also the washer on the front sprocket is supposed to be bent around the nut, it prevents it from rotating.
Your doing great keep going kid👍
I learnt this one the hard way 🤣🤣🤣
We’ve all been there! Well done for giving it a go. Well worth enlisting somebody more experienced to check things over and/or help you. A chain coming off takes no prisoners. Great videos by the way.
Use a block of wood in the spokes of your rear wheel, locking the wheel against the swing arm, then you don't have to use the rear brake to stop the rotation when trying to loosen the front sprocket nut.
Hiya the washer is called a lock tab and it is men't to be bent around the nut to lock it into place.
I didn't know that! Thank you 😊
No worries. Thank you for the content
to push the piston back in use a g clap like you have for wood work. wind piston back all the way you should have room for new pads.you might leek some brake fluid put a rag around rear top up bottle so you dont get any on paint.
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗
If you haven't already loosen the lid on the brake fluid reservoir then the piston will go bk in .
Once in a while you need to take the pistons out & clean them & take the seels out very carefully & clean the grooves very carefully as not to scratch anything & put it back together with a small amount of red rubber grease .
There's lots of videos on CZcams on how to rebuild a caliper .
Good on you for learning to fix your bike yourself 💪
You're a star, Saffy
Thank you so much ❤️
Block of wood and some medium sized g-clamps, and take the rear reservoir cap off, you'll have the pistons pushed back in no time (but watch for fluid leaking out the top as you push them).
If you're feeling brave, pop the pistons out completely and check the condition of the seals, easy to clean the pistons while they're out too! Don't forget the slide pin.
Other than that, a longer breaker bar would be awesome for you.
This is all work that the shop would have seen, and charged you labour rates for. For your first attempt, you're doing awesome!!