FloridaSilverBird Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I was finally going to get it together and run to a dealer to have my chain replaced. So I got there and asked the guy at the counter how long and how much and he said that i'd have to leave it there for a while and it would take him an hour and $75! Is it just me or is that stupid as hell? So I said no thanks, i'll do it myself... so.. How much do the relevant tools cost to do it myself and where can I get them? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squareman357 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Considering your history with Do It Yourself, you might want to just let them do it.... :roll: :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Well the tool costs about $100 so it'll pay for itself after a couple uses, and assuming you already have the chain and sprockets, and assuming you don't cock it up... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaSilverBird Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 What is this tool? I was under the impression that it was relatively inexpensive. I already have the chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 This is the one I have, I like it. Do yourself a favor and order an extra master link first time you do it. Remember you're playing with a component of the bike that has serious consequenses should it fail. Kinda like a tire :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 This is the one I have, I like it.Do yourself a favor and order an extra master link first time you do it. Remember you're playing with a component of the bike that has serious consequenses should it fail. Kinda like a tire :wink: I've got that same tool. Excellent quality and ease of use. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! And order an extra masterlink in cas you cock the first one up. Just ask J Red what happens when a chain fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Be very carefull putting the link on it if fails you can crack your cases REALLY fast.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I just did my first chain. Purchase the Motion Pro Jumbo tool. They think a lot of it. White Buffalo Racing has a better price. A wrench in town showed me his tool, a pipe flaring tool and a piece of metal for the back side of the chain. I am glad I purchased the tool. The tool was incomplete when I got it and I tried to use it without the anvil that the link rests on. ORDER the second link. It worked much better when they shipped me the anvil. You will also be suprise as to how little force it takes to stake the chain. Go slow, measure often. I have seen people saying they used a impact wrench on the tool. I would suggest not. I cut the old chain off with a dremel tool, and cut off my buggered link the same way. If you are changing sprokets, don't forget to break loose the front sproket bolt before you remove the chain. I would use a six point socket on that bolt, it is really on there. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Be very carefull putting the link on it if fails you can crack your cases REALLY fast.... Yes, by all means don't cock it up. We're talking pretty big money if you do. The manual has a pretty decent how-to about this. This is one component that has an attitude if you don't respect it. Good advice thus far, here's mine: I have the DID chain tool, which is specifically for the DID chain and their link pins. But I'm sure the MP tool will work fine. Order two master links, if you don't end up using #2, you will have a spare for later. Best advice is, measure often, and remove the master if you've over crushed the links. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I left out the d at the end of purchased. I did purchase a MP. The DID is less expensive and made for the DID chain. I noticed when ordering that I could get a $30.00 option to the tool that gives me that FACTORY 4 point crimp look. What is that about? My DID chain has neat round rivets. Is there a different link, with a harder material for that 30 dollar extra tool? I will learn to spill / spell one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rales Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 If you take a ride up to port richey and bring a case of beer I could do it for you. I've got the tools and I did mine about 4 months ago. I never let others touch my bike expecialy stealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 One more thing that may help also. If you're going to change your rear sprocket, make sure to loosen the bolts on the old one before you take the wheel off. They are torqued down pretty tight and if the wheel is not secured, unless you have an impact wrench, it will be a pain in the ass to undo those bolts. Reverse the order when putting it back together - mount the wheel first, then tighten as specified. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhanxx Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 One more thing that may help also. If you're going to change your rear sprocket, make sure to loosen the bolts on the old one before you take the wheel off. Ssssshhhhhh, let 'em learn that the hard way, experience is the best teacher... Oh shit, i learned that back a Kwack MachIII back in '70, how old am i? O never mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Well I'm surprised no one else has piped up on this yet..... "Why don't you just take it to WALMART???" :twisted: :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Well I'm surprised no one else has piped up on this yet....."Why don't you just take it to WALMART???" :twisted: :twisted: I did the first time around. http://www.cbr1100xxforums.org/forum/viewt...ghlight=#274511 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wr0ngway Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I've heard that you should always replace the sprockets along with the chain. What parts come with the 'Chain Kit' or 'Chain Set'? 06405-MAT-P00 , 06405-MAT-P10, Items 26, 27, 28 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I've heard that you should always replace the sprockets along with the chain. Â What parts come with the 'Chain Kit' or 'Chain Set'? 06405-MAT-P00 , 06405-MAT-P10, Items 26, 27, 28 ) Looks like you get the chain, the master link and both sprockets. Tough to say from that diagram. I'd call before ordering just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wr0ngway Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 thats what it looks like. I paid more ordering everything separately two years ago :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Stock rear sprocket is good for at least two chains, maybe three. Mine came off at 40k and still looked almost new. I got 19k out of my first chain and 21k out of the second, so don't let them sell you any "advanced wear" crap using the old sprocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I've heard that you should always replace the sprockets along with the chain. Â What parts come with the 'Chain Kit' or 'Chain Set'? 06405-MAT-P00 , 06405-MAT-P10, Items 26, 27, 28 ) I ordered and used the Honda chain kit. Be aware that the chain in this kit is a DID ZVS not a DID ZVM. They are both good chains but they are not the same chain. The pins on the ZVM are slightly larger in diameter. (Don't ask me how I know. I missed the first MegaXX learning this lesson.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wr0ngway Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 there are two kits listed, one is the DID chain, the other an RK chain, any preference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Both are good chains. I got about 20k miles from my OEM RK chain. We'll see about the DID ZVS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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