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June 13th, 2016, 05:31 PM
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cadd cadd cadd
Name: Cadd
Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W
Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot.
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How I replaced the chain using "regular" tools
With 18,000 miles on the OEM chain, the delta between the tight spot and the loose spot was ridiculously huge. At the tight spot, I had less than 1/2" of play. At the loose spot, I had more than 2" of play (chain was able to hit the swingarm at the loose spot).
The OEM rear sprocket and front cog are in really good shape and I decided not to change them.   I didn't want to buy a chain breaker/chain tool. These are the tools I used to replace my chain: 1. A $10 Harbor Freight grinder with a cut off wheel 2. A random nut I had lying around 3. Vise grips (pliers) 4. Needle nose pliers
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June 13th, 2016, 08:04 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Clips and o-ring chains don't get along.
I would use safety wire around it, if not a riveted link.
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June 14th, 2016, 06:20 AM
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EX500 full of EX250 parts
Name: Bill
Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold) Posts: A lot.
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Or you can remove the big pivot bolt and pop the swingarm out to install a pre-made chain loop. I'm sure it's more complicated on a bike without a centerstand, but it is possible to swap OEM chains with just undoing (a number of) nuts and bolts.
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