Just bought my Son's 2008 SV650 from him and it needed some servicing. I have worked on tons of cars but never a bike, this video was perfect! Even though our bikes differ a bit you were very clear and I could sort out the differences on my end. The part where you took the time to show how the new link compressed and then was riveited on was exceptional. Not to mention the caliper trick to measure the link to the factory one. After following your steps I was not only able to put the new chain on but feel comfortable with how secure it is as well. Thank you for the video!
About to attempt this tomorrow on my 2009 sv, your video helped a lot with the mysteries of the chain breaker/rivet tool and of course the rest with it!
I just wanted to say, I’ve watched your video about 10 times now over the course of 7 years. Never thanked, but here I am, thank you for the detailed informative video. All the best!
I never comment on videos but I thought yours was especially helpful! I’ll be doing my first chain/sprocket change shortly on my 03, hopefully the gen2 is the same as prior. I’d also just ordered the same chain breaker so good to know it works well!
+Richard Baudrey Thank you, I love working on my bike and I love sharing it with others, thanks for the compliment, and I hope you enjoy the future videos!
Tamsen Cooper thanks very much for your video!got the miss,S sv in bits at the moment!you,V given me the confidence to carry on!👍an I bin a biker for37yrs!!!
Tamsen Cooper changed all the plastics on it!-Long story!Just getting wheels painted! Gonna service it,en good2go!My miss,S an myself,gonna plan a long tour!I ride rt1200at the mo!The Sv is her,S.but I,V owned3!It's all the bike you,ll ever need!Does it all!I love em!I,V shown her ur vids! Really inspired her!Thank u very much!U really are an inspiration!Keep it up!!!👌
Omg I think I'm in love , cracker bar , cush drive , chain breaking kit , ssspprroocckkeeettt ... ur going to make a man very very happy , a woman that can work on a bike , not jst work , but can do so , 1 handed! I'd legit marry her both wearing oily overalls 😊
Oooh! That one hand on tools, t'other on camera... and then often the camera pointing at the wrong place - sooo frustrating to watch! - but easily u cld easily solve that. :) So i've given a thumbs-up, cos overall a brilliant video, awesome comprehensive explanations, great close-ups fitting the new chain link. Lovely calm voice too!
Hi Tamsin, my SV650 is getting older now and I want to learn these jobs myself. I need to do a sprocket and chain change so will give it a go, a bit nervous but will try. Your videos are the clearest and I have the sane chain breaker set with no instructions so will follow your video 🙂. People have said it’s easier to remove the front sprocket with the back wheel on and in gear? By the way I am changing rear wheel bearings as well so will follow your other video. Thank you for doing these!
Hey Chris, so pleased you feel able to tackle some of these maintenance jobs yourself! The front sprocket is tightened to 145 Nm (which if you are not familiar with how that feels, finger tight is 20ish Nm- see my video on funny female mechanic to see what happens when it goes wrong!) anyway, by leaving the rear wheel on, and it in gear, you give yourself something to lever against to undo that bolt, else with nothing on, it just spins, so it is a good idea. Good luck with it all, drop me a message and let me know how you get on. I went on a mega ride out round Cornwall on the SV today (in the sun before it rained), loved it!
Hi Tamsen Cooper love your videos I've learnt soooo much from them. Could you tell me how many links in the chain you bought and fitted? Some saying 108 other are saying buy 120 take links off to the rite size. What do you think? keep up the great work you do. Thank you Geordie E. 🏍💭
Very useful. Just bought a used SV and even though it appeared mint, it's already a nightmare. I can't get rid of tight spots so it's new chain and sprocket time.
Hi Tamsin. Great video just followed it to do my first new chain/sprocket combo. Only thing I struggled with is knowing how much to flare the rivets - fingers crossed :-)
That is great Mark! It feels really great when you work on the bike yourself, but I do agree with you, I was also a little worried at how hard to tighten the rivets when putting it together again! I hope you like my other videos too!
Hey Tamsen, you're literally my maintenance guide!!! Thank you so much for all the videos. Question for you tho.....what is the torque setting for the rear bolt when tightening the chain? Thanks, -one of your biggest fans!
Thank you Sebastian! Such a lovely comment you have left, it has made me grin from ear to ear! Just to confirm, are you looking for the torque setting on the nut that is on the main axle?
Really? That is loads of money! Pleased I could help others out there save some. Its great there are garages out there for jobs you may not have time for or get stuck with (my local one is really good to me) but I get a huge satisfaction and sense of achievement working on the bike myself!
Hi Tamsen, loving the videos, thank you! 2001 owner myself so this channel is now a bible..! Would you ever do a swingarm removal vid by any chance..???
+Ronan Murphy It proper makes my day when people send such once comments as yours, thank you! Swingarm removal- hmmm. Not done that before- I could be up for the challenge but I have a few other jobs to do first!
Your channel is amazing. Thanks so much for making it. Im currently getting ready to change my chain and sprockets. What kind of chain breaking kit is that? I would like a reliable one, and some forums speak of certain ones that come with poorly made anvils. I figure yours did the job fine.
Thank you. My kit wasn't expensive, and was from an online auction site... I guess there are some that are not so well made, but also, it depends how rough you are with them too! Mine did the job brilliantly. Thanks for watching.
Nice work and well explained. I thought the chain would come off once both sprockets were removed (see also boost 331) However I have never used the tool you demo'd even though I have owned several bikesover the years (inc. motocross) so I found it very useful. Do you remember those "bicycle years" where the chains had spring clips? bliss! haha
This video is incredibly helpful. If you can do it with one arm, then I should be able to with two and some help from a buddy. :) How do you measure the newtons of torque on the bolts you mentioned? And do you have any more details about the washer on the front sprocket? I'm totally lost on what you did there.
lol! I must admit, now I have a tripod, making the videos is much easier than it was when I first started! I use a torque wrench to measure the Newton Meters (but before you use it, check out the 'female mechanic' video to see what happens if you use them wrong...) czcams.com/video/hleOVGC6gKc/video.html. In regards to the front sprocket, there is a really large washer, in which the edges are bent up, this is to stop any of it becoming loose, so to dissassemble, the flaps of the washer bent up against the nut have to be flattened, this will then enable the nut to be turned. I hope this helps and thanks for watching.
The set did not come with a new washer, I just re used the same one, but i didn't bend it up on the same crease, but made a new one, I was worried if it was bent too many times, it may snap like a paperclip. I guess eventually it would need replacing but not just yet!
I just put a downpayment on a 2000 sv650, i'm glad i ran into your videos. question though. did those sprockets really need to be replaced? they didn't seem that worn down?
+Tonyv yeah fair point, they were not massively worn, the front sprockets were a little hooked but I could probably get away with the rear one for a little longer. It is always suggested to change both at the same time though so that is what prompted me to do it. I am now turning the rear sprocket into a wall mounted clock for my garage lol! So pleased you have decided to go for an SV650, I really love mine and it has opened up a whole world of biking for me, enough power to go from 0-60 in 3.2 seconds but well balanced and forgiving enough if a slight error is made! Let me know how you get on.
question.... once u had the rear tire and both sprockets off wouldnt the chain pull right out? why did u put it all back together just to take the chain off later?
lol! it is a fair comment, and I could have done that, but I had a new chain breaking tool and was excited to use/ film it and show both removal and attachment of chain. Can't blame a girl for wanting to play with her new toys ;)
Tamsen Cooper Sweet :) I've rode an SV650 for the first time yesterday, I LOVE IT. And coming from a 50cc Runner lol. Looking to buy the one my friend has, 2001 sv659. Already checked a bunch of vids about it so that's how I stumbled upon yours. Nice work you put in, respect!
+mmdirtyworkz Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed your first ride on an SV, an incredible bike and I am glad the videos have been useful. Any specific questions let me know and I will try and help!
+Tamsen Cooper Come to think about it, you could help me :) The SV I'm checking out is a 2001 carb. What should I check and look for on it to get a good picture of its condition? Has 50000 km on the clock. Thank you in advance!
Yeah that would give me two hands free! I did try to attach the camera to my head, although not with anything as fancy as a head strap, I used masking tape (should have filmed myself, bet I looked a right state!) but the footage was a bit jerky when I moved my head around!
Hi, I have just changed my chain and sprockets on the SV today and could not work out which way to mount the rear sprocket. Is it the flat side to the outside or the machined/ recessed side? Cheers
Hi, My rear sprocket was the same on both sides, I have heard of the front sprocket being different. Looking online at forum sites the most common answer is flat side out, just make sure you check all the alignment of the bike after.
hi tasmen a tip for you if you put bike in gear it's easier to turn front sprocket nut also never pull clutch lever when cable isn't attached just in case also why don't you wear gloves to keep hands clean
Loving your top tip- thank you! In regards to gloves, 1 of 2 things usually happens 1. I get so excited to start on something I dive straight in and then realise half way through I forgot to wear them 2. I poke my thumb through the end of the glove and take them off in annoyance!
lol! I find exactly the same thing, the more I clean, the more I see that needs sorting and replacing! Things that looked 'ok' look shocking when next to something bright and new!
I've already got the rear wheel off and plan to replace both bearings as they feel gritty, next step is to remove the Swingarm and check the needle bearings, I think the mileage is 30,000 or thereabouts but 9 previous owners...........
I have not yet replaced wheel bearings, next time I take the rear wheel off I will be sure to check. 9 previous owners seems like quite a few, imagine the rides that bike must have been on!
legend has it, there existed a woman who could service her entire motorcycle with one hand.
Your comment actually made me laugh out loud! Thank you!
More importantly legend has it , there was a woman that knew the actual term , cracker bar !
You're an absolute legend Tamsen!
Your videos are exactly what all new bikers and SV-owners need.
Thank you. What a lovely comment. I am so pleased you have found the videos useful!
Good explanation, excellent close-up shots, lovely patient voice - relaxing to listen to. Well done.
What a really lovely comment, thank you.
You have the best tutorials on the SV650s. This channel is so underrated!!
Just bought my Son's 2008 SV650 from him and it needed some servicing. I have worked on tons of cars but never a bike, this video was perfect! Even though our bikes differ a bit you were very clear and I could sort out the differences on my end. The part where you took the time to show how the new link compressed and then was riveited on was exceptional. Not to mention the caliper trick to measure the link to the factory one. After following your steps I was not only able to put the new chain on but feel comfortable with how secure it is as well. Thank you for the video!
About to attempt this tomorrow on my 2009 sv, your video helped a lot with the mysteries of the chain breaker/rivet tool and of course the rest with it!
I just wanted to say, I’ve watched your video about 10 times now over the course of 7 years. Never thanked, but here I am, thank you for the detailed informative video. All the best!
Wow, thank you! That means a lot and I am really pleased it has helped!!
Appreciate you having the patience to single handedly explain the process lol
Thanks so much! Just rebuilt the carbs on my 01 and needed to replace the chain after sitting for so long. This was extremely helpful. Cheers!
No gloves, what a trooper
I so enjoyed watching this , thank you . I have just paid for a mechanic to replace my chain but next time I am confident I can do it myself :)
Perfectly explained, very comprehensive video.
just bought my first bike 03 sv650 and have watched several of your videos.
you are fearless :)
+celtic bhoy Thank you, glad you enjoyed the videos. Hope it has helped.
I know this is quite an old video now, but it was exactly what i needed! Thank you!
Great Caliper idea - will use when I replace my chain. Great Vids Tamsen, Thanks.
I never comment on videos but I thought yours was especially helpful! I’ll be doing my first chain/sprocket change shortly on my 03, hopefully the gen2 is the same as prior. I’d also just ordered the same chain breaker so good to know it works well!
Hey Andrew, thanks for your nice comment. How did the chain change go? Pleased you enjoyed the videos, thanks for watching!
I have a sv1000, your videos are really brilliant and it's great to watch your videos with someone who knows they're stuff! Thank you
+Richard Baudrey Thank you, I love working on my bike and I love sharing it with others, thanks for the compliment, and I hope you enjoy the future videos!
Tamsen Cooper thanks very much for your video!got the miss,S sv in bits at the moment!you,V given me the confidence to carry on!👍an I bin a biker for37yrs!!!
+Mark Jones what a lovely thing to say!! I am so pleased it has been helpful- how much more have you got to go before it is roadworthy again?
Tamsen Cooper changed all the plastics on it!-Long story!Just getting wheels painted! Gonna service it,en good2go!My miss,S an myself,gonna plan a long tour!I ride rt1200at the mo!The Sv is her,S.but I,V owned3!It's all the bike you,ll ever need!Does it all!I love em!I,V shown her ur vids! Really inspired her!Thank u very much!U really are an inspiration!Keep it up!!!👌
Awesome video! I'll use this for my next chain and sprocket change!
Excellent! Drop me a message and let me know how you get on! Thanks for your nice comment.
times have changed, back in the day we used to have a split a pin, no endless drive chain
This is a great video, helped me do the work on my K7 better than any other resource, Haynes included! Thanks :)
Omg I think I'm in love , cracker bar , cush drive , chain breaking kit , ssspprroocckkeeettt ... ur going to make a man very very happy , a woman that can work on a bike , not jst work , but can do so , 1 handed! I'd legit marry her both wearing oily overalls 😊
Great explanation of how to use the chain tool. Thank you for that. SUBBED
Good video and perfectly explained. Thanks so much from France :)
+0PEIN I am really delighted you enjoyed it, thank for the nice comment!
Well done!
Oooh! That one hand on tools, t'other on camera... and then often the camera pointing at the wrong place - sooo frustrating to watch!
- but easily u cld easily solve that. :) So i've given a thumbs-up, cos overall a brilliant video, awesome comprehensive explanations, great close-ups fitting the new chain link. Lovely calm voice too!
Hi Tamsin, my SV650 is getting older now and I want to learn these jobs myself. I need to do a sprocket and chain change so will give it a go, a bit nervous but will try. Your videos are the clearest and I have the sane chain breaker set with no instructions so will follow your video 🙂. People have said it’s easier to remove the front sprocket with the back wheel on and in gear? By the way I am changing rear wheel bearings as well so will follow your other video. Thank you for doing these!
Hey Chris, so pleased you feel able to tackle some of these maintenance jobs yourself! The front sprocket is tightened to 145 Nm (which if you are not familiar with how that feels, finger tight is 20ish Nm- see my video on funny female mechanic to see what happens when it goes wrong!) anyway, by leaving the rear wheel on, and it in gear, you give yourself something to lever against to undo that bolt, else with nothing on, it just spins, so it is a good idea.
Good luck with it all, drop me a message and let me know how you get on. I went on a mega ride out round Cornwall on the SV today (in the sun before it rained), loved it!
Hi Tamsen Cooper love your videos I've learnt soooo much from them. Could you tell me how many links in the chain you bought and fitted? Some saying 108 other are saying buy 120 take links off to the rite size. What do you think? keep up the great work you do.
Thank you
Geordie E. 🏍💭
Very useful. Just bought a used SV and even though it appeared mint, it's already a nightmare. I can't get rid of tight spots so it's new chain and sprocket time.
Love your videos.
You are such a big help with my 2002 650.
One question where did you get the chain and sprockets?
Nicely demonstrated...
+GTs Garage Thank you.
love this channel. Thanks!
*Blushes* thank you very much!
Hi Tamsin. Great video just followed it to do my first new chain/sprocket combo. Only thing I struggled with is knowing how much to flare the rivets - fingers crossed :-)
That is great Mark! It feels really great when you work on the bike yourself, but I do agree with you, I was also a little worried at how hard to tighten the rivets when putting it together again! I hope you like my other videos too!
Hey Tamsen, you're literally my maintenance guide!!! Thank you so much for all the videos. Question for you tho.....what is the torque setting for the rear bolt when tightening the chain? Thanks,
-one of your biggest fans!
Thank you Sebastian! Such a lovely comment you have left, it has made me grin from ear to ear! Just to confirm, are you looking for the torque setting on the nut that is on the main axle?
excellent job tasmen well instructed easy for any DIY biker hey in Ireland in a shop they charge 100e for labor for this job
Really? That is loads of money! Pleased I could help others out there save some. Its great there are garages out there for jobs you may not have time for or get stuck with (my local one is really good to me) but I get a huge satisfaction and sense of achievement working on the bike myself!
Fantastic video
Thanks- pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!...very helpful. 😀
Hi Tamsen, loving the videos, thank you!
2001 owner myself so this channel is now a bible..!
Would you ever do a swingarm removal vid by any chance..???
+Ronan Murphy It proper makes my day when people send such once comments as yours, thank you! Swingarm removal- hmmm. Not done that before- I could be up for the challenge but I have a few other jobs to do first!
Your channel is amazing. Thanks so much for making it. Im currently getting ready to change my chain and sprockets. What kind of chain breaking kit is that? I would like a reliable one, and some forums speak of certain ones that come with poorly made anvils. I figure yours did the job fine.
Thank you. My kit wasn't expensive, and was from an online auction site... I guess there are some that are not so well made, but also, it depends how rough you are with them too! Mine did the job brilliantly. Thanks for watching.
Great vid; clear explanations. Not looking fwd to getting my front sprocket off. :/
+Jared Hunter Thank you. Yeah it was quite a challenge! Good luck
Perfect video! Thanx !
Thanks you, I am really pleased you enjoyed it.
I did this got the chain on but now clutch has no tension not sure why any help?
You are one clever women and love the vids
Thanks Raymond- appreciate the compliment! Another video has just been uploaded....
How many km on that old sprocket and chain?
Nice work and well explained. I thought the chain would come off once both sprockets were removed (see also boost 331) However I have never used the tool you demo'd even though I have owned several bikesover the years (inc. motocross) so I found it very useful. Do you remember those "bicycle years" where the chains had spring clips? bliss! haha
I am pleased you found the video useful! spring clips would make life so much easier!
This video is incredibly helpful. If you can do it with one arm, then I should be able to with two and some help from a buddy. :)
How do you measure the newtons of torque on the bolts you mentioned? And do you have any more details about the washer on the front sprocket? I'm totally lost on what you did there.
lol! I must admit, now I have a tripod, making the videos is much easier than it was when I first started!
I use a torque wrench to measure the Newton Meters (but before you use it, check out the 'female mechanic' video to see what happens if you use them wrong...) czcams.com/video/hleOVGC6gKc/video.html.
In regards to the front sprocket, there is a really large washer, in which the edges are bent up, this is to stop any of it becoming loose, so to dissassemble, the flaps of the washer bent up against the nut have to be flattened, this will then enable the nut to be turned. I hope this helps and thanks for watching.
Thank you! Do you replace the washer on the front sprocket? Did one come with the sprocket set?
The set did not come with a new washer, I just re used the same one, but i didn't bend it up on the same crease, but made a new one, I was worried if it was bent too many times, it may snap like a paperclip. I guess eventually it would need replacing but not just yet!
I just put a downpayment on a 2000 sv650, i'm glad i ran into your videos.
question though. did those sprockets really need to be replaced? they didn't seem that worn down?
+Tonyv yeah fair point, they were not massively worn, the front sprockets were a little hooked but I could probably get away with the rear one for a little longer. It is always suggested to change both at the same time though so that is what prompted me to do it. I am now turning the rear sprocket into a wall mounted clock for my garage lol!
So pleased you have decided to go for an SV650, I really love mine and it has opened up a whole world of biking for me, enough power to go from 0-60 in 3.2 seconds but well balanced and forgiving enough if a slight error is made! Let me know how you get on.
Excellent, Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am really pleased you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for watching!
I think I need to start doing the jobs on my SV one handed, as I seem to be worse with both hands lol.
How Manny mm is that big nut in the beginning?
question.... once u had the rear tire and both sprockets off wouldnt the chain pull right out? why did u put it all back together just to take the chain off later?
lol! it is a fair comment, and I could have done that, but I had a new chain breaking tool and was excited to use/ film it and show both removal and attachment of chain. Can't blame a girl for wanting to play with her new toys ;)
Very nice video, well done!
If I may suggest a camera tripod so you can have your both hands free :)
Cheers!
+mmdirtyworkz Such a fantastic idea, I luckily got one for christmas so watch this space!
Tamsen Cooper Sweet :) I've rode an SV650 for the first time yesterday, I LOVE IT. And coming from a 50cc Runner lol. Looking to buy the one my friend has, 2001 sv659. Already checked a bunch of vids about it so that's how I stumbled upon yours. Nice work you put in, respect!
+mmdirtyworkz Thank you, so pleased you enjoyed your first ride on an SV, an incredible bike and I am glad the videos have been useful. Any specific questions let me know and I will try and help!
+Tamsen Cooper Come to think about it, you could help me :) The SV I'm checking out is a 2001 carb. What should I check and look for on it to get a good picture of its condition? Has 50000 km on the clock. Thank you in advance!
Great vid, thanks! :-) You should get yourself a camera with a head strap.
Yeah that would give me two hands free! I did try to attach the camera to my head, although not with anything as fancy as a head strap, I used masking tape (should have filmed myself, bet I looked a right state!) but the footage was a bit jerky when I moved my head around!
Hi, I have just changed my chain and sprockets on the SV today and could not work out which way to mount the rear sprocket. Is it the flat side to the outside or the machined/ recessed side? Cheers
Hi, My rear sprocket was the same on both sides, I have heard of the front sprocket being different. Looking online at forum sites the most common answer is flat side out, just make sure you check all the alignment of the bike after.
Thanks for the info :)
hi tasmen a tip for you if you put bike in gear it's easier to turn front sprocket nut also never pull clutch lever when cable isn't attached just in case also why don't you wear gloves to keep hands clean
Loving your top tip- thank you! In regards to gloves, 1 of 2 things usually happens 1. I get so excited to start on something I dive straight in and then realise half way through I forgot to wear them 2. I poke my thumb through the end of the glove and take them off in annoyance!
Why don't you make video anymore hay?
I keep seeing rusty bolts, no grease anywhere, I would always replace bolts, grease everything, remove rust where possible...
lol! I find exactly the same thing, the more I clean, the more I see that needs sorting and replacing! Things that looked 'ok' look shocking when next to something bright and new!
I've already got the rear wheel off and plan to replace both bearings as they feel gritty, next step is to remove the Swingarm and check the needle bearings, I think the mileage is 30,000 or thereabouts but 9 previous owners...........
I have not yet replaced wheel bearings, next time I take the rear wheel off I will be sure to check. 9 previous owners seems like quite a few, imagine the rides that bike must have been on!
32mm socket
La transmission n'a pas connue l'existence de l'huile dans sa vie 😵
Can you tnot skip the part where you are undoing the nuts and bots
deeznuts 3:44
Please get some legs for your camera. It's very annoying. Or get a cheap used GoPro
Perfectly explained, very comprehensive video.
+Limbers 230 Thank you, really nice of you to say. I am working on the front braking system video next...