Re: [ST] Chains-n-Brakes

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 2 Jun 2002, Brian D wrote:
>> that sets it apart? Also any whisdom on chain/sprocket 
>> replacement, anything here that would make it special or 
>> different from any other bike, the price of dealier install 
>> leads me to believe that there must be some special trick to 
>> installing it or they would not want $150 for the labor. 
>> Thanks again to anyone who can shed some light on this
>
> Don't know about the pads, yet. I've got new ones sitting in my 
> garage, just haven't gotten around to putting them on, but I 
> can't imagine it's that difficult.
>
> Regarding the chain, I think you're getting taken to the 
> cleaners. I had my chain replaced at LoneStar Triumph in Austin 
> and the TOTAL cost was US$140, labor was only $27 (I guess 1/2 
> hour). Granted, I did not get new sprockets.

The nice folks at BMW of N. Dallas charged me 1.5 hrs for a new 
chain. The mechanic learned how to do his first ST chain on my 
bike. It was a good thing that the experienced Sprint Mechanic 
was next to him.

Must resist stealer comments. Anyway, I am doing more and more 
maintance at home.

Speaking of which, what do LM's think of the Yamaha yz426f ??



Tom


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 Thomas Emberson
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 sold: '98 ZX6e, '99 ZX9r, '95 EX500
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