So..., I bought an endless chain and looking at the guides in here, it seemed a pretty easy job to take the swingarm off and put on the endless chain (and lube/service the swingarm and suspension linkage at the same time, plus new rear tire).
Let me start by saying that it is possible to remove the swingarm on the ABS model without removing exhaust cans and rear shock absorber. However, it is NOT easy...
First of, I decided not to remove the shock as the top mount is very difficult to get to. You would have to remove battery, battery box, seat latch, various electrical parts and maybe also the coolant reservoir..
Then there is the rear brake line that goes through the swingarm and are part metal/copper tubing, i.e. not flexible.. On top of that, you have the wire for the rear ABS sensor to deal with (getting the sensor out of the rear wheel hub, was also a pain in the ***).
Anyway, I got it all off in the end, with the shock and exhaust cans in place.
After a good clean and lube, the real trouble started: Getting the bugger back on!!!!!
Sorry for the rant, just had to get it out of my system.. It all ended good and changing the rear tire was actully very easy. I could get the new tire on without the use of tire irons. Never had that happen before.
Edited by TDM4ever, 19 April 2019 - 05:22 pm.