08-08-2019, 09:49 AM
In the US, 2013 models use a 110 link, all 2014s, and 2017 EX use a 116 link. Before you rivet it, take the countershaft cover off and loosen the rear axle. You can then run the chain around both sprockets to make sure it is the right length.
If you chose to do it at home, it isn't too difficult. If you chose to rivet the chain together first, on the bench, it is fairly easy. Assemble the chain and o-rings and master link, pressing the link plate in place. About 2 mm of pin should be sticking out. Rest the masterlink portion of the chain on something like an anvil or heavy bench vise.
If you don't have those, you can put a heavy hammer or axe down on the concrete, put the masterlink on the flat steel, and peen the edges of the pin over with another hammer. You don't have to get crazy and flatten the whole thing, just so that the link plate is tight.
To put the chain on, you loosen the rear axle and adjusters, take off countershaft cover (and possibly the front sprocket), and the chain guard. Remove the left rear shock, take out the swingarm pivot bolt, and let the front of the swingarm down. You should be able to loop the chain around without disrupting the rear brake.
If you chose to do it at home, it isn't too difficult. If you chose to rivet the chain together first, on the bench, it is fairly easy. Assemble the chain and o-rings and master link, pressing the link plate in place. About 2 mm of pin should be sticking out. Rest the masterlink portion of the chain on something like an anvil or heavy bench vise.
If you don't have those, you can put a heavy hammer or axe down on the concrete, put the masterlink on the flat steel, and peen the edges of the pin over with another hammer. You don't have to get crazy and flatten the whole thing, just so that the link plate is tight.
To put the chain on, you loosen the rear axle and adjusters, take off countershaft cover (and possibly the front sprocket), and the chain guard. Remove the left rear shock, take out the swingarm pivot bolt, and let the front of the swingarm down. You should be able to loop the chain around without disrupting the rear brake.