Katana Owners Club U.K.

Hi lads,

I will need to change the transmission chain on the kat. I got rid off the hard point yesterday so it is usable again however it is not the best.

I am thinking about changing it, so I am thinking about getting a chain with O-ring like this one http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/gsx_ ... ty_o-ring/

And I am wondering what is the difference between the different connection link option:

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/gsx_ ... ana/92-93/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I also wonder which tool, I should have for the job, I will try to get a pic of the tool I bought year ago.

I remember it to be a nightmares.

you neednt necessarily split the chain to fit it. its not a huge job to take the swingarm out to fit it, and as the same time give the swingarm bearings a grease whilst you are in there, get an endless chain of the right length and fit it complete.

and spring split links are for pushbikes, use them on your motorbike at your peril! ive got one on the 1953 bsa cos its only got 18bhp, but even that makes me nervous.

we here at the club have a chain rivetter. It splits as wellbut you are best just angle grinding the old link off. Then rivetting the new link on your new chain.

Sorry lads, if I sound a bit thick but the only time I did it there were no rivet on the chain.
It was simply put the chain press the plate get a hammer to bang it and hope for the best.

I hope there is a better way these days.

The chain rivetter you are talking about fossie, is it to use with what they call "Swift Connecting Link O-Ring Riveted" on wemoto?

I am not concern about cutting it, I have a grinder which can cut it no problem. I am more worried to close it back to be honest.

Do you have a pics of that chain rivetter?

Cheers and sorry if I ask dump question but I reminber spending 6 hours on this and not be satisfied by the job!!!

I see how it looks like I googled it.

So if I have one of those then I should be able to rivet the chain no problem ?

i got a chain rivetter for xmas, top tool!

Lads, I had a look to the chain tonight.

In 2 month the chain is getting worth, obviously could you indicate me which chain I need I am lost in all those link press, and so on.

I think the last time I change a change about 8 years ago I must have too a heavy duty chain o-ring press chain, as I had to do a lot of hammering to get somewhere.

To me the chain of the Kat is with the riveter, so I think it is what I need could someone confirm this ?
http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/gsx ... urn false;


Would this suit for the getting it together?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Motorc ... 871wt_1397

Thanks lads.

That's a yes on both Arnaud.
When removing the existing chain just pick a link and grind thro' it, much easier, like has been said.
When putting a new chain on I use the rear sprocket as a holding point, gives a bit of stability.