Installed a Rolon chain and sprocket kit on my Suzuki V-Strom 250

He opened the kit to check chain and it was continuous chain without a master link/rivet. That meant two things, it's similar to stock chain and will require opening swingarm.

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Well, didn't wait too long to change Chain and Sprockets.

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Chain installation carried out at Revvsters. Installation charges Rs. 700, Rolon kit Rs. 2,770.

Reached early in the day after taking an appointment a day earlier. The mechanic was already busy in fixing knuckle guards on a KTM ADV 390, but he attended to me shortly. He opened the kit to check the chain and it was a continuous chain without a master link/rivet. That meant two things, it's similar to a stock chain and will require an opening swingarm. Additional swingarm labour at Rs. 100 extra, fitting charges Rs. 700.

Front sprocket with chain

The rear sprocket in separate open-packing

The bike was put on a paddock stand and the rear wheel was removed first. The Mechanic also showed that the chain has uneven tension.

Stock rear sprocket, teeth still good

The next task was to remove the chain. The front sprocket cover was removed and with the help of an electrical cutter, the chain was cut.

In the meantime, I inspected the rear brake pads. As rear brake usage is less, pads have a good life left.

Now, to remove the swingarm, many other parts need to removed. Tyre hugger, Rear mono shock bolt, and swingarm bolt itself.

Swingarm bolt

After removing it, a long screwdriver was inserted to keep everything in place

The swingarm bolt is being greased. This doesn't get removed that frequently, so I used this opportunity to apply grease.

After removing all of this, a new chain was passed through one side of the swingarm. As the facility is yet to have ceiling mounted hoist, we used a small stool and wooden plank to hold the bike in place on the floor. Fixing the front sprocket was straight forward and all things at the front were put back in reverse order.

Rear wheel cushion rubbers, no play in any of these.

New rear sprocket

The old chain had picked up a good amount of dust

Rolling on Rolon

After the change, obviously, the transmission was very smooth. No jerks felt the older chain was past its prime. Chain wax from the factory is expected to wear out in 500 Kms. I need to clean the chain and lube it, I have Rolon cans for both.

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