How to take chain off YBR ?

[POPE5HAT]

I need to change my chain on my YBR, i got a kink in it the other day and it pretty much needs replacing.

Question is : How do i take the chain off ? It has no master link ? :?:

only thing i can think of it using a bolt cutter or hacksaw ... bit barbaric but it could be the only thing. :|

I know how to put the new one on, so im not too fussed about the old chain.

 

[AZZ3R]

You need a chain breaker,

This will do the job, & it will last you a very long time, I'd recomend checking the sprockets aswell if there has been a kink in the chain theres a chance it could have damaged the front sprocket.

Remeber too loose it better than too tight.

 

[POPE5HAT]

Christ ! they are like £40 ..... cant afford that

The Sprockets fine,

i think i will go with plan B and take the chain to the garage when the bike goes in for the service and get them to change it. ... better idea ?

 

[Trinith]

Cut the old chain with a hacksaw, it's much easier and faster than anything else. Installing the new chain will require a chain breaker. I wouldn't rely on the chain breaker to actually break the chain, sometimes you've got to do more work on the rivets or whatever. Much easier to just saw a link in half. Installing the new chain is pretty easy, just make sure the rear sprocket/tire is adjusted as far forward as possible.

If you can't afford a chain breaker then your ONLY option is to take the bike to a shop.

 

[POPE5HAT]

Im going to get a new chain WITH a clip master link, would i need a chain breaker for that ?

this is the one i will be buying . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150701092229? ... 855wt_1156

 

[ToySoldier]

no need to buy a chain bracker unless u want to put it back on.

just cut it off angle grinder or hacksaw

 

[POPE5HAT]

no need to buy a chain bracker unless u want to put it back on.

just cut it off angle grinder or hacksaw

Thank you !

 

[AZZ3R]

A split link chain will do, I ran one on my 125 held fine at 100 so I can trust them.

What I'd say is once you have got it back from the garage just double check everything, get the torque wrench out & double check everything it's torqued up & the chain is propperly alligned & right amount of play.

I had my clutch cable installed once, full adjusted because the C*** at the garage couldn't be bothered to re-adjust the spring tension so basicly once it needed re-adjusting I couldn't do it because it was at its maximum, ended up snapping.

But that chain is fine, you will need to ask the garage to push the wheel forward, some will just put the chain on how the wheel is set.

Buying the right tools last longer than the bike, so having the right tools for the job isn't a bad thing. You will always need them again.

 

[POPE5HAT]

Thanks for the advice AZZ3R , i am confident enough to fit it on my own.
i was worried as i can afford the chain but not the breaker tool .. which thankfully i dont need.
i will make sure i double check all the chain/tightness etc lol

 

[gpzDave]

A cheap way to do it (that takes ages) is removing the back wheel completely, then swap the old chain for the new one.

I haven't done it that way personally, but it's an option

 

[POPE5HAT]

A cheap way to do it (that takes ages) is removing the back wheel completely, then swap the old chain for the new one.

I haven't done it that way personally, but it's an option

Ahh Yes lol, I think it will be easier if i take a hacksaw or bolt cutters to it

cheers anyway

 

[ToySoldier]

A cheap way to do it (that takes ages) is removing the back wheel completely, then swap the old chain for the new one.

I haven't done it that way personally, but it's an option

you would still need to cut the chain if you take the back wheel of as it goes throw the frame well does on my 125 and most of the outer 125s iv looked at, I might be wrong as iv not changed a chain on a ybr.