March 28th, 2010, 02:59 PM | #1 |
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DIY - How to Replace Your Chain
This is an external link, but it is very detailed with excellent pictures.
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March 28th, 2010, 04:32 PM | #2 |
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I just replaced my chain and it turned out to be alot easier than I thought. I saved $50 by doing it myself.
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March 29th, 2010, 02:23 AM | #3 |
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Any threads that show how to do this?
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July 14th, 2012, 05:46 PM | #7 |
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Link to original page on YouTube.
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July 19th, 2012, 04:32 PM | #8 |
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I used the video link as guide to replace both my chain and sprocket. I cheated and used a grinder with a cutting wheel to cut the chain off.
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August 22nd, 2013, 06:47 PM | #10 | |
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August 22nd, 2013, 08:44 PM | #11 |
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It is my opinion that the counter-sprocket nut (as well as clutch basket nut for that mater) should be removed with an impact wrench, and not a breaker-bar. Although it's not ideal to have those little impacts reverberate into your transmission, neither is the linear force placed on your output (input if doing clutch work) shaft/bearings from a breaker-bar.
The method mentioned by others is the most commonly used, BUT this is where I'm breaking from convention. Other than the two nuts I mentioned, I would say an impact wrench has no business being around a motorcycle. Source = Engine on the floor of my garage.
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August 22nd, 2013, 08:49 PM | #12 |
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I didn't have my impact with me so I used what I had available but the Impact makes a world of wonder.
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August 26th, 2013, 12:40 PM | #13 |
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No need to remove front sprocket guard if you dont want to, cut your old chain with a grinder or bolt cutters, use your new chains master link to join new chain with old chain, gently pull old chain towards rear of bike and you will pull your new chain onto the sprocket. saves some time if you dont want to bother with all the muck up front.
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August 18th, 2014, 06:11 PM | #15 |
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Hey, sorry to revive a thread, but I was using the instructions here, and used a D.I.D. x ring chain with 51 plates plus the master link, and it's way too short. As a matter of fact, I think it would've been really tight anyways. My sprocket sizes are 14 in the front, and 45 in the rear. Can you tell me what I'm doing wrong? Any help would be appreciated!
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August 18th, 2014, 08:38 PM | #17 |
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Does anyone have any advice? The rear wheel is pushed all the way forward, I'm using JT front and rear sprockets at 14/45, and the chain is brand new. I ordered a new chain just in case... with 108 links just to be sure.
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August 19th, 2014, 08:07 AM | #19 |
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I feel really Josh.
Is the chain taught when you pull on it? 520 pitch chain and sprockets right? You can attach the old chain with the new to string it through and give you something extra to pull on.
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August 19th, 2014, 08:28 AM | #20 | |
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I have all 520 size parts for the drive; JT sprockets front and rear, and a DID X-ring chain with 106 links. I think I could force it to fit, but there would be no slack. My long term concern is that if I use the 108 link chain, when the chain stretches down the road will I run out of swingarm to properly give the chain tension?
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August 19th, 2014, 09:51 AM | #21 |
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Are the adjusters all the way forward? Pictures of it?
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August 19th, 2014, 10:38 AM | #22 |
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The pictures will have to wait until I get home, but as far as the adjustment, it's placed all the way forward. I made sure that the rear brake and rotor/sprocket on each side is aligned and seated properly. I will double check upon return.
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August 20th, 2014, 08:43 AM | #23 |
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Fixed it! turns out there was some greasy gunk hidden just on the inside of the swing arm. It was an extremely small couple of bits, but just clearing that allowed the wheel to move forward a couple millimeters and the chain works fine.
Thanks for your help!
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August 20th, 2014, 09:23 AM | #24 |
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That's good! Glad I could kind of help lol.
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