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RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - Rolls_imp - 04-27-2016
Great info, Flynrider. Thanks!!
Drive chain replacement time, probably. - Elipten_imp - 04-27-2016
So what is a better chain tool?
2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT
RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - Toddman_imp - 04-28-2016
If you use a master link clip, the closed end of the clip goes in the direction of the chain. Crimping is better.
RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - kennyw - 04-28-2016
Is this tool the same as the Stockton brand at Cycle Gear? It looks the same to me.
http://www.amazon.com/Goplus%C2%AE-Motorcycle-Cutter-Breaker-Riveting/dp/B017GZG7QC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1461877936&sr=8-7&keywords=motorcycle+chain+rivet+tool
RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - flynrider - 04-28-2016
(04-28-2016, 07:14 AM)kennyw_imp Wrote: Is this tool the same as the Stockton brand at Cycle Gear? It looks the same to me.
http://www.amazon.com/Goplus%C2%AE-Motorcycle-Cutter-Breaker-Riveting/dp/B017GZG7QC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1461877936&sr=8-7&keywords=motorcycle+chain+rivet+tool
Yep. That looks identical to the Stockton brand that I got at Cycle Gear. That looks like a pretty good deal on Amazon. Also explains why it seems to be perpetually "on sale" at Cycle Gear.
Elipten : My old breaking/staking kit was a much more expensive Motion Pro (that managed to move to another state with my tool borrowing neighbor). As far as I can tell, it's about the same quality as the Stockton kit (and looks identical). For chain breaking, both kits recommend grinding the rivet head on chains larger than #520, due to the possibility of overstressing the breaking tool. I found that I could break a #525 and #530 by doing it slowly and carefully (I don't have a grinder handy).
RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - the Ferret - 04-28-2016
You can pick up a 4" angle grinder to get the job done for $15 at Harbor Freight
RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - kennyw - 05-31-2016
(04-27-2016, 02:35 AM)Rolls_imp Wrote: For chain and sprockets replacement, are there any other miscellaneous parts I'll need, like new bolts, washers, seals or so forth? Is it a 110 link length?
Hoping to order order a 530 D.I.D. X-ring chain and sprockets today, so I can tackle this job asap.
Did you get an answer to the number of links needed? I'd rather not go out and start counting...
RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - LongRanger_imp - 05-31-2016
Per the Honda Service Manual:
110 links
Replacement chain:
2013 model:
DID: DID50ZVM2
RK: RK50LFOZ2
2014 model:
DID: DID50VA11
RK: RK50HFOZ6
RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - ryanschillinger_imp - 06-01-2016
Is this a pretty doable repair at home with the right tools? I've never messed with replacing a chain or sprockets. Most of my bikes have been shaft or belt drive...
RE: Drive chain replacement time, probably. - Lord Popgun - 06-01-2016
Well, you would need a chain breaker and a staking tool for the master link rivets. And hopefully a service manual for the proper staking of said rivets.