11-07-2015, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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Chain and sprocket replacement
In case you weren't able to attend CSC's chain maintenance tutorial or view their video, Motorcyclist Magazine has posted an online video on replacing your chain and sprockets with some useful tips. It will also give you a chance to invite your neighbor over for a beer in return for his help with the wrenching.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/mc...clist-magazine
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11-07-2015, 08:43 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for the link! I wish I could have watched CSC's video, but this will help a lot.
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11-07-2015, 08:45 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for posting the good link on an important topic, George. Here is the video.
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11-07-2015, 09:22 PM | #4 |
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The MC Garage video says you should rivet your chain, but I much prefer drive chains with a master link clip. A master link clip is much easier to install, and I have never had a failure of a master link clip. Also, it is much easier to remove an old chain with a master link clip. Otherwise, you need to grind one of the pins, and push the pin out of the chain with a chain breaker tool.
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11-07-2015, 09:35 PM | #5 |
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If you download periscope and looke for CSC Motorcycles, the presentation Joe made will be available for another 14 hours or so, I think. (I think Periscope keeps presentations for 24 hour period, but not totally sure as this is my first time using Periscope.)
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11-07-2015, 11:44 PM | #7 |
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Since we are sortof on the topic. I watched the CSC live feed this morning and noticed the chain slack that Gerry allowed looked much more than what I did "following" specs. Basically, I think I set my chain to tight. I can get the appropriate movement up and down but with effort. Gerry's chain looked more like the chain freely moved up and down within spec. Does that make sense? So, do others push and pull (with all your might) the chain to check or gently move the chain up and down?
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11-07-2015, 11:56 PM | #8 |
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Just watched the periscope video.... For me, it started with the new chain already on the bike? Did not see any disassembly...is that the way it originally was viewed?
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11-08-2015, 12:06 AM | #9 | |
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There is not a lot of lateral force on the clip. Therefore, if the clip is installed properly, it never causes a problem. If someone installs the clip improperly, that is a different matter. However, even if done poorly, a rivet is highly unlikely to fail, so it is definitely more fool proof.
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That's a bummer you can't see the whole thing, I guess you just had to be there
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11-08-2015, 12:49 AM | #12 |
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Alright, thanks Spud. But what if my might is much less than yours! So, use a quarter Spud might, slight might, or just the right might?
Anyway, I guess I now know that I need to loosen the tension on my chain.
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11-08-2015, 01:06 AM | #13 |
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I'm sorry; I wasn't trying to be flippant. The drive chain should move easily, as you saw during the presentation. If it requires a lot of force to check the slack, your drive chain is probably too tight.
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11-08-2015, 02:40 PM | #14 |
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Chain slack video.
I searched through a number of videos before I settled on this one to explain chain slack (not tension) adjustment. Notice he says to check it with your butt on the seat! That's because of the geometry of the swing arm and sprocket arcs.
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