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Put new chain on a bike
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 8:41 pm
by Cliff
Ok, Mr. Newbie here again.
I never put one of these non-master link chains before.
I got the old chain off with no problem, using a chain breaker. And I also took the extra 4 links off the 120-link new chain.
But how the heck do I put on the new link? Do I need some kind of press tool?
Thanks
Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:27 pm
by JAWS
If you don't have the Motion Pro set that does both break and press, then you can use something like this:
http://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/product ... 4c3bbf5d25
There are others available, just look around.
Joe
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 6:57 am
by Halen
Ol' Joe is right... I have a chain breaker that both presses the old pin out as well as presses the new one in. Quite simple to do if you have the right tools.
have fun
later... Van
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 7:51 am
by JAWS
Halen wrote:Ol' Joe is right... I have a chain <snip> Van
Watch it sonny!
Joe
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:41 am
by djh65
Why wouldn't the chain have a master link?
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:56 am
by Cliff
Thanks Guys, I guess I need to buy that press tool. I wish the Motion Pro guys told me about the combo tool earlier.
Regarding the last question, my chain is a T-Ring chain, which is stock for the 2006 CRF 250X. It does not have a typical master link where it is secured to the chain with a circlip-like piece. It is press-fit like the other links.
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 12:04 pm
by NCLR1
I have an 06 250x as well. I am pretty sure that you still have an O-ring chain. It just uses a "T" type o-ring.
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 6:26 pm
by Cliff
Hey Jaws,
You sent this link to me earlier.
http://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/product ... 4c3bbf5d25
Is this all I need to complete the chain installation? Will it be enough to compress/stake the roller ends on the chain link? Or do I need another tool? I think 'stake' is the correct term to use to describe compressing the roller/pin ends.
Thanks
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 6:59 pm
by JAWS
Yeah, that's all you should need, but you have to know that there are better tools out there,. This is a mini and meant for light duty. If you can afford it, I suggest that you go for the $56.50 Part # 08-0066 CHAIN PRESS TOOL KIT. The mini is good to take on the trail for light duty. If you decide on the mini, it will server for the occasional use.
Joe