Thanks for that fj.... Most of the fun is in the challenge, in fact I was firting with trying to make my own but that would have taken too long...
The chain was a few links too long, no problem cutting the extra links out. In fact cutting the new chain was noticably easier than the older...
Installed the new 525 pich sprockets. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Then the old rear sprocket. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Removed the old front sprocket. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I used the HF breaker to break my old chain. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I learned from a reviewer of the HF chain breaker that the ball bearing inside the tool can be used to stake the new master link by rearanging...
The next need was to enlarge the link plate holes where the pins are inserted so that when pressing a new master link together these don't catch...
I purchased my '98 VFR with 36k miles on the clock a little over three years ago. At the time of purchase I noted that the chain had a couple of...
Welkom to VFRWorld Pannenkoek! We love to see photos, so when spring does arrive park it in front of a big field of tulips and shoot the beast...
So Norse, what was the final verdict? Which gearing did you end up with, and what length of chain was correct?
Welcome to VFRW Cash Robinson! Pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable. Could you clarify? Did the bike have 1000km on the clock when...
That Maytag model has been around longer than any and all VFRs! I believe that you can still purchase any replacement part for it. It's still...
I'm still here, albeit I haven't been here all that long. I'm with Randy on the facebook thing. I am part of the VFRW facebook group, but I...
Post #8. I hope you heal up soon Jay.
As I understand it, the possible down side is that because the tire is wider and made for a 6 inch wide rim, the profile of the tire is "pinched"...
Praying for Jay. Does this relate to the fall he had off the ladder?
Welcome aboard!
Welcome Galtmech10c!! Good find. Hard to believe it has just under 2,700 miles, when you say it has "sat for quite a while", you aren't just...
Someone already mentioned compression, but did you measure the compression psi? I think you will need around 90psi to fire. If you have a good...
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