New Chain.

tjscott2012 · 02-09-2008, 05:24 AM

ok, find a link on your back sprocket, pull on it a little, did it come off the sprocket at all? but its still tight? if so, then its time for a new chain. first, use a metal cutter, or something to snap the chain, (or you could just remove the master link), then, pull it off, and make sure your new one has a master link, and is proper size, next, remove your flywheel cover on the side of your motor, which should expose your front sprocket. now, its very important to know if your sprockets are still good or not, or you might ruin this chain again, id go ahead and replace them anyways. now, loosen the back axle and chain tensioners enough to get the chain on. clip the master link together after you are sure that the chain is on perfectly. tighten the chain tensioners, and back axle, make sure the chain has "some" tension on it and the wheel is perfectly straight. then, put your flywheel cover back on, some people replace the gasket that goes on it, but i never do because it is exposed in the back anyways. (just make sure it is water tight). now, take some 5w-30 motor oil and lightly give a coat on your new chain. from then on, i use wd-40 to lube it every ride. now, for a few days, you might have to tighten the chain just a touch because it "will" stretch. i suggest you use an o ring chain because it seals in grease and keeps out dirt. the other non-o ring chains will work just as good, but not as long. so, good luck.

tjscott2012 · 02-09-2008, 07:14 PM

what? no comments?

wr250f95 · 02-09-2008, 07:18 PM

you dont have to remove the clutch cover.

tjscott2012 · 02-09-2008, 07:21 PM

yeah, i know, but i always do because it takes like 2 mins, and i can check and replace the front sprocket while im at it.

wr250f95 · 02-09-2008, 07:23 PM

you still dont need to, or is it your bike? almost none of the modern bikes are like that.
theres usually just a seperate plastic cover for the front sprocket

turtlemann14 · 02-09-2008, 07:24 PM

... the front sprocket should be visible with out taking the clutch cover off
maybe you are thinking of the chain guard?

tjscott2012 · 02-09-2008, 07:26 PM

idk, it covers the clutch and front sprocket, i guess thats what its called.

turtlemann14 · 02-09-2008, 07:29 PM

even my old rinky dinks have separate covers

wr250f95 · 02-09-2008, 07:31 PM

wait, the sprocket is on the left, which is usually where the flywheel is.

tjscott2012 · 02-09-2008, 07:34 PM

im talking about this little thingy here,

02-09-2008, 05:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,221	New Chain. ok, find a link on your back sprocket, pull on it a little, did it come off the sprocket at all? but its still tight? if so, then its time for a new chain. first, use a metal cutter, or something to snap the chain, (or you could just remove the master link), then, pull it off, and make sure your new one has a master link, and is proper size, next, remove your flywheel cover on the side of your motor, which should expose your front sprocket. now, its very important to know if your sprockets are still good or not, or you might ruin this chain again, id go ahead and replace them anyways. now, loosen the back axle and chain tensioners enough to get the chain on. clip the master link together after you are sure that the chain is on perfectly. tighten the chain tensioners, and back axle, make sure the chain has "some" tension on it and the wheel is perfectly straight. then, put your flywheel cover back on, some people replace the gasket that goes on it, but i never do because it is exposed in the back anyways. (just make sure it is water tight). now, take some 5w-30 motor oil and lightly give a coat on your new chain. from then on, i use wd-40 to lube it every ride. now, for a few days, you might have to tighten the chain just a touch because it "will" stretch. i suggest you use an o ring chain because it seals in grease and keeps out dirt. the other non-o ring chains will work just as good, but not as long. so, good luck. __________________ 2 strokes 2 wheels Last edited by tjscott2012; 02-09-2008 at 09:07 PM.

02-09-2008, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,221	what? no comments? __________________ 2 strokes 2 wheels

02-09-2008, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,413	you dont have to remove the clutch cover. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

02-09-2008, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,221	yeah, i know, but i always do because it takes like 2 mins, and i can check and replace the front sprocket while im at it. __________________ 2 strokes 2 wheels

02-09-2008, 07:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,413	you still dont need to, or is it your bike? almost none of the modern bikes are like that. theres usually just a seperate plastic cover for the front sprocket __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

02-09-2008, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,718	... the front sprocket should be visible with out taking the clutch cover off maybe you are thinking of the chain guard? __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Kawasaki z1 900 1973 rake extended, big bore block 1127cc, carbs, straight pipe exhaust, coils, and new paint job Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

02-09-2008, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,221	idk, it covers the clutch and front sprocket, i guess thats what its called. __________________ 2 strokes 2 wheels

02-09-2008, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,718	even my old rinky dinks have separate covers __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Kawasaki z1 900 1973 rake extended, big bore block 1127cc, carbs, straight pipe exhaust, coils, and new paint job Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

02-09-2008, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,413	wait, the sprocket is on the left, which is usually where the flywheel is. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

02-09-2008, 07:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,221	im talking about this little thingy here, __________________ 2 strokes 2 wheels

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