FloridaSilverBird Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I am trying to replace my chain but I cannot find a master link on the chain that is on the bike now so that i can unlink the chain. Every link and the pin heads on every link look identical (every one has the squared appearance rather than the oval head i would expect for the master link). There is a DID 50 ZVS on it now and am going to put a 50 ZVM on it. I think the chain on it now is the stock chain. Is this an endless chain? So do I have to remove my swingarm? Also, the master link on my new 50 ZVM chain didn't come with a clip that I thought was supposed to come with it to keep the removable side plate on: My master link only has the sideplate with fitted pins, 4 O-rings and the removable side plate. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Is this an endless chain? So do I have to remove my swingarm? Pick any link you want, grind the head of the pins off it so you get it off. I don't think the factory chain has a link that looks different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 So what did the guy at Walmart have to say about this? :poke: (Sorry, just couldn't resist. :twisted: ) They both are "endless" chains, meaning they don't have clip-on master links but rather a "rivited" or "staked" master that requires a special tool to stake it and calipers to make sure you did it correctly. Most shops (but not Walmart) will swap a chain fairly cheap, and with your past, I'd suggest having someone else do it. Chains aren't anything to be fucking around with, but then again, neither are tires. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHaul Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Yes, what they said. Let a decent shop replace your chain and stake a riveted master link. Don't use the clip type on your XX. A local indepent shop swapped mine for about $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 And if you're just taking the shot chain off, you don't need to mess with grinding off the heads of a pin and pushing it thru, just cut the sideplates with your dremel. Much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 So do I have to remove my swingarm?-Chris Disregard everything these monkeys just said, including myself. Momentary lapse. Yes you DO INDEED have to remove your swingarm to remove your shot chain. It's probably not a bad idea to service the bearings and bushings while you're in there, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Are you saying your 98 XX still has it's original chain? :-k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoGecko Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Are you saying your 98 XX still has it's original chain? :-k +1 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Are you saying your 98 XX still has it's original chain? :-k +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2equis Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 +3 Grind off the old chain with a dremel and have the new chain pressed on (if you don't have a chain press) DON'T use a clip style master link... it WILL fail. Removing your swingarm to replace a chain is like pulling the motor to change the sparkplugs IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Removing your swingarm to replace a chain is like pulling the motor to change the sparkplugs IMO. I have worked on some cars that it seemed it would have been eaier to pull the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Removing your swingarm to replace a chain is like pulling the motor to change the sparkplugs IMO. I have worked on some cars that it seemed it would have been eaier to pull the motor. Ford V6 Aerostar. Those plugs never got changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Are you saying your 98 XX still has it's original chain? :-k My 97 has an RK endless chain with no pressed link. It has 24,000 miles on the bike. Either the previous owner plunked down the cash to have the swingarm removed and a factory endless chain installed or it's original. It's not in too bad of condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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