Drive chain replacement time, probably.

[Rolls_imp]

Great info, Flynrider. Thanks!!

[Elipten_imp]

So what is a better chain tool?


2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT

[Toddman_imp]

If you use a master link clip, the closed end of the clip goes in the direction of the chain. Crimping is better.

[kennyw]

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-Motor...rivet+tool

[flynrider]

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-Motor...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).

[the Ferret]

You can pick up a 4" angle grinder to get the job done for $15 at Harbor Freight

[kennyw]

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...

[LongRanger_imp]

Per the Honda Service Manual:

110 links

Replacement chain:

2013 model:
DID: DID50ZVM2
RK: RK50LFOZ2

2014 model:
DID: DID50VA11
RK: RK50HFOZ6

[ryanschillinger_imp]

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...

[Lord Popgun]

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.