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03-19-2008, 10:19 AM | #1 |
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chain breakers?
ok, I am replacing my sprocket and I wanted to know if I could break the chain with a hammer, a punch and with a piece of wood beneath it, and pliers to remove clip....I used to do it on my bicycles when I was a teen, I just don't know if it will be harder on a motorcycle....
My local Mototrcycle Shop said they would sale me one for around $50...
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03-19-2008, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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What about an industrial supply dealer? I think that you should be able to find some for less than $50. Or you could just try the hammer and punch and if it doesn't work then go buy the breaker.
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03-19-2008, 10:46 AM | #3 |
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I use a mini-grinder to remove the head from the pin and then a hammer and punch.
Cheap and effective.
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03-19-2008, 12:17 PM | #4 |
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Yep what frostbite said, it works very well.
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03-19-2008, 08:42 PM | #6 |
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I bought a new chain breaker from Bike Bandit or Dennis Kirk or something for under $20. I also have a tiny portable one that I keep in the tool kit along with a piece of chain and a master link. Nothing like being in the middle of nowhere with a broken chain. A pin punch and a hammer will work just fine too, just takes a little more work. You don't really have to grind off the end of the pin but it will make it easier to push through.
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03-19-2008, 08:45 PM | #7 |
yeah grind of the edges with a metal file and punch it through and it should pop off...
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03-19-2008, 09:33 PM | #8 |
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Ya' buncha' girly men. I just use my teeth!
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03-19-2008, 09:36 PM | #9 |
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OK I want to see a picture of you using your teeth
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03-20-2008, 08:58 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for the info, I'll let you know how it goes.
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03-21-2008, 09:46 AM | #11 |
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I've found that putting the chain on a bike with worn out sprockets and adjusting it way too tight while driving like a maniac works well. :wink:
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03-21-2008, 10:36 AM | #12 |
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I found that cutting every other tooth off of the sprockets with a torch minimizes the wear on the chain but you have to be careful when cutting the counter sprocket so as not to burn a hole in the case.
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03-22-2008, 02:45 PM | #14 |
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ok here's the update on the sprocket replacement.
I had a 56 T rear sprocket I change it out with a 46T rear Sprocket. Before Sprocket Change, I was topping out at around 50/55 now I hit 60/65 with ease....I could probably go a little faster, but it is windy out right now...FYI I weigh 160lbs and I am 5'9 On a final note, I am a novice mechanic to say the least, I usally stick to the basic's, changing oil, break pads, etc... So it took me about 2 hours too change the rear sprocket, because I had trouble with removing chain links, but after a little grinding and some help from a flat head screw driver I got the links out of the chain. So in closeing I would like to say it was a fun little project....so Now I need to find something else to modify on the bike....
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