Chain Tools » Motorcycles http://chaintools.com ChainTools.com Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:18:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Need Help with my new giovanni pocket bike’s chain.asap? http://chaintools.com/blog/need-help-with-my-new-giovanni-pocket-bikes-chain-asap/ http://chaintools.com/blog/need-help-with-my-new-giovanni-pocket-bikes-chain-asap/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:56:22 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/need-help-with-my-new-giovanni-pocket-bikes-chain-asap/ chain tools
SeegaMeega asked:

OK… recently when i was riding my pocket bike, the chain snapped, while I was riding the bike. I bought another chain like a week ago. I need help putting this chain on. I observed that there is like a little lock thingy on the new chain, how can I get that lock to open, that’s all I need to know, I have a pocket bike race coming up, so i need to know this fast. If you got answers, go ahead, GIVE THEM!!!! :D
The broken chain, does not have the lock, so i think when i was riding it, the lock thingy broke off…NEED HELP!!
So, in conclusion to this question, I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GET THE LOCK THING OPEN? please specify if i need to use some special tools..
THANKS A BILLION!! :D

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Shakespeare, William asked:

this is on a honda cbr600. I’m trying to adjust the bolt on the manual cam chain tensioner I just put in, but I’m having trouble fitting any tools into that tight space. Will the bike run normally if I have the airbox completely off? This is just for a few minutes while I am adjusting the bolt.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-run-the-bike-with-the-airbox-off-pls-help/feed/ 5 How do i tighten the chain on my 1997 YZF 600r motorcycle? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-tighten-the-chain-on-my-1997-yzf-600r-motorcycle/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-tighten-the-chain-on-my-1997-yzf-600r-motorcycle/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:24:53 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-tighten-the-chain-on-my-1997-yzf-600r-motorcycle/ chain tools
John Justin Garcia asked:

I don’t have any tools, what would I need to get.

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Nate asked:

I just got my first bike (Honda VFR750), it’s been very well maintained, but some oxidation on the chain is causing it to tick every time it goes by the sprocket. I’m very handy and do all my own work on my cars and I’m going to replace the chain next weekend, but I haven’t ever done anything on a bike. Based on the repair manual it doesn’t look too hard to do, how hard will it be? Where should I order the chain from (Website or store) and how much should I expect to pay? Do I need anything other than the cutter, chain, lube, and tools?
Thanks a lot guys!!

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/motorcycle-parts/feed/ 5 How do I cut a chain on my son’s go kart? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-cut-a-chain-on-my-sons-go-kart/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-cut-a-chain-on-my-sons-go-kart/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:16:26 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-cut-a-chain-on-my-sons-go-kart/ chain tools
connor m asked:

I have a # 30 chain on my sons go cart it is about two links large
I have a master link
any suggestions cutting it without special tools

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-cut-a-chain-on-my-sons-go-kart/feed/ 6 Can a 530 chain be riveted without buying the 130 dollar tool? http://chaintools.com/blog/can-a-530-chain-be-riveted-without-buying-the-130-dollar-tool/ http://chaintools.com/blog/can-a-530-chain-be-riveted-without-buying-the-130-dollar-tool/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:41:19 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/can-a-530-chain-be-riveted-without-buying-the-130-dollar-tool/ chain tools
Bob asked:

Has anybody been able to rivet a chain maybe in a vise?

Has anybody tried it and the result being pain and carnage after the chain fell off?

Am I being a crazy fool for trying?

Yes, I know I can bring it to the shop but I rather not.

If you can answer this question without insulting me I would appreciate it.

Thank you!!
The bike is an Hurricane 600, not exactly a power house, if it matters at all.
I do have a shiny new jack and the swingarm bearings have never been lubed so I was planning to take it off anyway.

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creak165 asked:

I have just bought a new chain and sprocket set for my honda valadero the chain comes with a joining link and appears to possibly require a special tool to rivet the link in place. as i was hoping to do the job myself and save on labour costs i was wondering if anyone can tell me of an alternative method for riveting the chain link.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/honda-motorbike-chain-replacement/feed/ 4 how to you change a cam chain on a honda 91 cbr600fm ? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-you-change-a-cam-chain-on-a-honda-91-cbr600fm/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-you-change-a-cam-chain-on-a-honda-91-cbr600fm/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:44:08 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-you-change-a-cam-chain-on-a-honda-91-cbr600fm/ chain tools
djscarry asked:

i am fairly decent with my tools and would like to know if any1 has done the camchain on their bike?, how difficult it is? and if any1 has a any infomation that is relevent i.e diagrams, tips, valve settings? cheers

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-you-change-a-cam-chain-on-a-honda-91-cbr600fm/feed/ 4 Can I fit a new chain and sprocket to a Suzuki Bandit myself? http://chaintools.com/blog/can-i-fit-a-new-chain-and-sprocket-to-a-suzuki-bandit-myself/ http://chaintools.com/blog/can-i-fit-a-new-chain-and-sprocket-to-a-suzuki-bandit-myself/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:03:24 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/can-i-fit-a-new-chain-and-sprocket-to-a-suzuki-bandit-myself/ chain tools
Sally BW asked:

It’s a 1200 Bandit. I would like to know what tools I need and if I can find step by step instructions anywhere.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/can-i-fit-a-new-chain-and-sprocket-to-a-suzuki-bandit-myself/feed/ 12 My DiD chain came with a clip type master link? http://chaintools.com/blog/my-did-chain-came-with-a-clip-type-master-link/ http://chaintools.com/blog/my-did-chain-came-with-a-clip-type-master-link/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:09:19 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/my-did-chain-came-with-a-clip-type-master-link/ chain tools
gk asked:

Can I use a chain tool to peen it over(instead of using the clip) or do I need a different link for that?
Or … Can I use the clip type link on a 650cc bike?
Thanks IA

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