chain replacement

They above views in no way represent the views of VFR WORLD or actual views of people that know how to install a chain the proper way. If the above post is used we will not be liable of maiming or death of rider. Using the above techniques may have side effects such as, scraped and burnt skin, internal injuries, bruising, loss of consciousness, bike total, hospital visit, crying and running nose.

 

lol :biggrin:

 

The above post is representative of a person that has little self esteem and lacks that of REAL life friends who tends to apply himself to forums for medial attention. Do not blame the poster for lack of knowledge or over estimates his abilities as his frontal cortex is at fault. Thus we can only find amusement within his post rather than reality. I think I will start a new post so I will stop hijacking this one. Look for ELF AND WWFT (what would Freud think). Im sure we will go in depth with mother issues and societies abolishments. :smile:

 

i could use that

ive never done it before. i just got a 87 and couldn't tell you if it has ever been done

 

for all of those who care i did the best i could to put a post together. pics did not turn out as well as i would of liked ( crappy camera). see thread titled
chain/sprkt repl. w/pics

 

The elf and wwft topic was already covered by myself in the 'nomination' thread. but I bet it could be explored further...there's plenty of material there.

 

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When he says permanent he means the rivet type, but you would have know this if you ever installed a chain on anything other than you 10 speed...:closed_2:

 

wrong thread i thought we were talking about whips and chains

 

lol lol n lol

 

Clip-type master links ARE available for the VFR. However, it is called out in the Honda service manual to NOT use this type of chain.

It specifically mentions that the riveted type is the only style that is acceptably safe on the VFR.

 

I have used the clip style on every chain I have replaced, and not had any problems. I bought an inexpensive chain press many moons ago when I started using O-ring chains, and just finally broke down and bought the entire tool kit including the riveting tool.

The reason for buying the riveting tool is that the last chain I bought did not come with a clip-style master link, and it did not occur to me to check, so I had to make a 60 mile round-trip back to town to get one.

When I think about it, though, it had been some years since I bought a chain. Professional ventures were occupying a lot of time, and I wasn't riding much. It could be that the clip-style links have always been an option, but I used to remember to ask for them.

And is it just me, or does the master link never seem to have enough grease supplied with it? I always end up using an xacto knife to scrape a little more of some of the chain side plates to put on the links.

 

hers a website and a picture of your rivet type still use pliers and 8mm wrench a safety pin masterlink is better just my opionin www stores online.com ek screwtype master link ok there get sc rewd

 

I politely, yet vehemently, disagree with SLOVFR's apparent point-of-view regarding elf's procedure.

That's exactly the way I've done it for many years with clip-type master links on many powerful bikes ridden very hard & very fast (Autobahns, Nurburgring, Spa, etc.), with never a problem - when performed carefully and correctly.
* I clean and lube my chain(s) frequently, including a quick visual inspection after every ride.

BTW - a hacksaw with carbide-tip blade (about $10) will remove the old chain inexpensively, albeit somewhat slowly and laboriously (compared to a Dremel-type tool).

Ultimately, one could purchase a complete OEM "endless" chain and sprocket kit ($$), and remove the swingarm (involved, but not too difficult) for installation.

**No, I haven't bothered to read this entire thread (too much drivel); I balked when I got to this point and felt obligated to comment/rebut.

 

Hey if you want to run a clip ..... thats up to you. Ill take the extra precautions and rivet all of mine.....