need some advice - finding the right chain

skip · May 22nd, 2014, 06:22 PM

I could only find 120 link chains and was told I need a 106 and would have to break the chain to about 108 links and I could only find an o ring chain will that chain be OK

Trailerboy531 · May 22nd, 2014, 06:28 PM

You can only find an O ring?

Have you tried the internet?

Revzilla, SportbikeTrackGear, Motorcycle-Superstore, etc.

Yes you will have to "break" the chain. Yes with a chain breaking tool it's easy.

DaBlue1 · May 22nd, 2014, 06:29 PM

You'll be fine. That's what is on the stock bike.

skip · May 22nd, 2014, 06:40 PM

I need to get my bike running by this weekend it's my only means of transportation da Internet won't get my chain here by Saturday

csmith12 · May 22nd, 2014, 06:48 PM

O ring is fine, and if you can't find a chain breaking tool, a dremmel will be more than sufficient to cut the chain to the spec length.

skip · May 22nd, 2014, 06:53 PM

Thanx guys appreciate all the help

cbinker · May 22nd, 2014, 10:10 PM

so you couldnt find water falling out of a boat could you?

skip · May 23rd, 2014, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

so you couldnt find water falling out of a boat could you?

No unfortunately I don't live near water nice attempt at having a personality we only make it look easy

alex.s · May 23rd, 2014, 02:51 PM

if you are basically anywhere in socal, you are within a few miles of a moto shop.

go to a moto shop, pick up the chain, go to harbor freight, get the $10 chain breaker, put the chain on.

skip · May 23rd, 2014, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

if you are basically anywhere in socal, you are within a few miles of a moto shop.

go to a moto shop, pick up the chain, go to harbor freight, get the $10 chain breaker, put the chain on.

Tanx captain obvious

dcj13 · May 23rd, 2014, 10:34 PM

In summary:

Chains come in standard lengths.
Buy new chain.
Buy chain breaking tool.
Break and remove old chain.
Break new chain to correct number of links.
Install new chain with master link.
Done. Enjoy bike with new chain.

skip · May 23rd, 2014, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

In summary:

Chains come in standard lengths.
Buy new chain.
Buy chain breaking tool.
Break and remove old chain.
Break new chain to correct number of links.
Install new chain with master link.
Done. Enjoy bike with new chain.

cool beans thanx

dcj13 · May 23rd, 2014, 10:45 PM

You're welcome. Been there: same angst.

cbinker · May 24th, 2014, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skip

I could only find 120 link chains and was told I need a 106 and would have to break the chain to about 108 links and I could only find an o ring chain will that chain be OK

Quote:

Originally Posted by skip

No unfortunately I don't live near water nice attempt at having a personality we only make it look easy

You pose no question, just a statement that you can only find a 120 link chain? what do you expect the out come to be, especially with no background information?

CZroe · May 24th, 2014, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

if you are basically anywhere in socal, you are within a few miles of a moto shop.

go to a moto shop, pick up the chain, go to harbor freight, get the $10 chain breaker, put the chain on.

I don't think he realized that you were telling him the same thing as @dcj13.

Oh: FWIW, the breaker is $15-$17 now but the 20% off coupon still knocks that down.

CZroe · May 24th, 2014, 04:04 PM

I don't think anyone mentioned that the new chain needs a clip-type master link unless he has the right chain tool or knows what he's doing with the HF breaker (cracked a rivet on mine). Proper installation of the rivets also needs calipers to measure the flare.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

You pose no question, just a statement that you can only find a 120 link chain? what do you expect the out come to be, especially with no background information?

It's missing a question mark, but he did ask if that chain would be OK.

cbinker · May 24th, 2014, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

It's missing a question mark, but he did ask if that chain would be OK.

i was poking fun at him about not being able to find a chain. but he couldnt handle it.

alex.s · May 24th, 2014, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

the breaker is $15-$17 now

wtfstick

cbinker · May 25th, 2014, 05:28 AM

i would go with one of these:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...-riveting-tool

CZroe · May 25th, 2014, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

i would go with one of these:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...-riveting-tool

That same one is sold as the "Stockton Chain Tool" set at Cycle Gear and often drops to $30.

csmith12 · May 25th, 2014, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

wtfstick

we call em football bats here.

May 22nd, 2014, 06:22 PM	#1
skip ninjette.org member Name: skip Location: So cal Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 126	need some advice - finding the right chain I could only find 120 link chains and was told I need a 106 and would have to break the chain to about 108 links and I could only find an o ring chain will that chain be OK

May 22nd, 2014, 06:28 PM	#2
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	You can only find an O ring? Have you tried the internet? Revzilla, SportbikeTrackGear, Motorcycle-Superstore, etc. Yes you will have to "break" the chain. Yes with a chain breaking tool it's easy. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

May 22nd, 2014, 06:48 PM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	O ring is fine, and if you can't find a chain breaking tool, a dremmel will be more than sufficient to cut the chain to the spec length. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 22nd, 2014, 10:10 PM	#7
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	so you couldnt find water falling out of a boat could you? __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com
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May 23rd, 2014, 02:51 PM	#9
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	if you are basically anywhere in socal, you are within a few miles of a moto shop. go to a moto shop, pick up the chain, go to harbor freight, get the $10 chain breaker, put the chain on. __________________________________________________

May 22nd, 2014, 06:29 PM	#3
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	You'll be fine. That's what is on the stock bike.

May 22nd, 2014, 06:40 PM	#4
skip ninjette.org member Name: skip Location: So cal Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 126	I need to get my bike running by this weekend it's my only means of transportation da Internet won't get my chain here by Saturday

May 22nd, 2014, 06:53 PM	#6
skip ninjette.org member Name: skip Location: So cal Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r Posts: 126	Thanx guys appreciate all the help

May 23rd, 2014, 10:34 PM	#11
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	In summary: Chains come in standard lengths. Buy new chain. Buy chain breaking tool. Break and remove old chain. Break new chain to correct number of links. Install new chain with master link. Done. Enjoy bike with new chain.

May 23rd, 2014, 10:45 PM	#13
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	You're welcome. Been there: same angst.

May 25th, 2014, 05:28 AM	#19
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	i would go with one of these: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...-riveting-tool __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

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