How To Replace Your Motorcycle Chain & Sprockets | MC GARAGE
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- Your bike's chain and sprockets have a tough job to do, and it's not like they get to work in a very clean environment. So even if you're diligent about cleaning and lubricating your chain as outlined in our last MC Garage video (How To Properly Lubricate Your Chain), your chain and sprockets will eventually wear out.
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When your drivechain wears out you can pay a shop to replace the parts or you can invest in a chain breaking and riveting tool like Motion Pro's PBR tool and tackle the job yourself. In this video from the MC Garage, Senior Road Test Editor Ari Henning will show you how to replace an endless sealed chain and front and rear sprockets. Included in this video are tips on replacing the sometimes difficult-to-remove countershaft sprocket as well as advice on master-link choice and how to properly rivet a new master link.
In this video from the MC Garage, Senior Road Test Editor Ari Henning sets to work on a 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 to show you how to replace an endless sealed chain and front and rear sprockets. Included in this video are tips on replacing the sometimes difficult-to-remove countershaft sprocket as well as advice on master-link choice and how to properly rivet a new master link.
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That clip of you struggling with the rear axle is so comforting. Always feel like it's just me, mucking it up as usual.
I usually hate when big companies make youtube channels. But got damn you guys really put work, and passion into these videos.
Some service manuals specifically say to loosen the front nut with the bike in neutral to avoid transmission damage. I always jam some wood in between the sprocket and frame to keep it still. Also, use a digital caliper to measure the outer plates of the chain and compare to your master link when riveting your new chain to ensure you have riveted enough and not too much.
You could also tighten the brake down with straps or something cause I don't know about you but I never have anybody around.
@@2025944 I just sat on the bike and put my foot on the brake, managed to undo the nut with a long breaker bar with my left arm, tightened it the same way.
doesn't the master link come with the chain?
Also if the manuals recommend this, I am assuming they make a specific part to jam the sprocket. Any idea what this is called? (unless if they recommend to use wood, I just don't have any)
Zip it off with an impact gun. No need to complicate things
Whenever I see a video from any channel with this guy in it, I know I'm in good hands.
i just love!
absolutely adore this series...
can't get enough of it, I'm not very mechanically minded... or never was really but lately i've had a strange thirst and with the help of this series i can do some bits now!
thanks a lot man, keep up the good work
regards from the UK
That's awesome to hear. We're glad the series is helping you tackle some projects.
bad time to comment haha. limo Bizkit and korn live atm..
will go for ride tomorrow once sober :)
keep up the good work u lovely lot x
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I'm in Australia and I hit a wom at at 90 kilometres on the left peg and had to replace that and the gear lever and now I can't stop 😂
This series definitely helps with some stuff I've always been scared to do my own work but this makes me confident
Only thing worth adding is that there is usually a crush washer you need to flatten on the front sprocket before removing the front sprocket nut. Great video!
Only reason why I'm here thanks do I bend it back or does it bend itself back?
@@2025944 Did you get your answer? Wondering whether or not I need to replace mine or if I can just bend it back.
@@southend26 I'd suggest just tapping one edge up on the nut after aslong as the sprockets tight enough it should be fine
@@2025944 Thanks!
You guys are hands down my favorite MC channel.
Fabulous video, straight to the point and well produced! Thanks
Excellent videos, definitely adding to my favorites for future reference.
MC Garage, this is a great series, I love it. Thanks for the videos!
Awesome video after years owning my Busa's I'm finally doing my chain and sprockets myself and found this video helpful as. Cheers from Down Under
Thanks for the cool advice it's really helpful! Keep up the good work.
what a sweet moment when that rear axle falls into place. :)
As usual, Great instructions and GREAT instructor. Excellent!
Easy,straightforward instruction vid to understand. Thanks
It's also a good idea to loosen the rear sprocket mounting nuts (if you can get at them) before raising the rear wheel, the same way that you did the front one. Sometimes they can be really hard to loosen on the bench, while trying to hold the wheel.
Good advice
Great video, guys!
so glad you guys had a video for this. links on my chain are starting to get stiff and I think I may need to change it soon. only got 15,000 miles on it maybe I need to take better care of my chains
You've explained in a very well way.Ill follow up these processes
I like your videos. Quick and simple.
Brief and concise. Perfect clip.
Very simple and professional video. Nice work
I'll be honest, I learned without instruction to pop a pin to remove a chain without a grinder. I've never thrown a new one on, but I sure was waiting for that orange mallet to make an entrance. Thanks for the upload bud 🤙🏼
On the assembly line, we called the orange mallet “The Problem Solver.l
This guy is awesome! Keep up the great work!
Great video! I have been using these videos for help repairing my moped.
Just want to thank you guys for uploading such good videos, I've never seen TH-cam channels cover so many DIY episodes in such clean and fun way.
I already knew how to do this, as i did it several times, but i just like your videos!
You guys are great !!! thanks,
and i cant wait till you get to the engine part and clutch stuff
Lots of love from India. We love your work. Appreciate your videos always. :)
You are a great teacher. Great video
Awesome video bro 👍
Thanks for posting. Great instructions
Guys. What have you done to me?
Since I watch your videos I want to learn more things day by day about bikes. Amazing channel
The best channel of the world!!!
Im brazilian and folow you!
I think I will never do this by myself. But love watching it.
Digital callipers are invaluable for measuring the crush on the master link, the chain manufacturer will tell you the diameter you want to aim for.
Honestly never thought I would use mine as much as I do, definitely worth the investment.
Excellent video!! Thanks so much!
Great video!
Awesome video!
Thank you so much for not making this 40 minutes
It's a great time to also do an inspection of your rear wheel bearings. I'm guessing that will be in another video Ari?
Another tip, buy extra master links! you don't want to ruin a master clip and to make the trip or order one online. Not all master links are the same either. Tolerances vary across the board. Great job Ari! I would be too scared to rivet the master link while it rests on the sprocket for fear of damaging a tooth or 2 on the sprocket.
How would flaring the rivets on the sprocket damage its teeth?
@@bikersquestit won't
That chain looked brand new to start!
Great instructional content
Awesome, bout to do mine so perfect timing
Could you guys do a video on sprocket set ups? Like the pros and cons to adding and subtracting teeth on the front and rear sprockets? Also what combination works best for different situations, and whether or not it's worth changing your stock set up?
Great vid, thanks!
Nice. I wish I watched this video before I installed my chain and sprockets, LOL
You forgot to mention that you need to press the plates of the rivet link together using that tool. I found that finicky and had to enlist the help of a friend as it required a lot of oomph to press the rivet link together so that the rivet pins stick out far enough.
Also to flare the rivets, you typically turn the Motion Pro 3/4 to a full turn. You don't want to over-flare the rivet.
Love this guy
Just a tip from someone who did it for a lot of years....why LIFT to undo the nut....stand on the other side and push DOWN....much easier..right?....wheel nuts....etc all the same rule....don't lift to tighten or loosen....push DOWN....no matter which one you need to do
Cheers from Canada North from an old VW mechanic
Great tip Wayne but most motorcycles have fairings in the way in front to be able to push it down. I would rather not risk accidentally hitting and cracking my body over a little comfort.
If you're strong pulling is better than push
Excellent.
I might as well buy a bike to get serviced in your garage. Awesome. I liking the video fort hose flashy necklaces - lol
is it just me or he is "Two Chains" right at the beginning of the video???? OMG , i laughed so hard. Nice one
Good video
Thank you!
This video is amazing. Wow. Thank you!
Love ur chain man! haha
Notice the axel is inserted into the left side of the swingarm first. So when you tighten the axel nut clockwise towards the front of the bike the chain tension adjustment bolt will stop the wheel from moving forward.
Had this on repeat while I changed my chain and sprockets and it went off without a hitch!
Thanks so much for making this ez tutorial.
I watched this so many times before I did mine that by the time I got to it I didn't need the video at all. Very satisfying to get the work done on your own.
I am an actual aircraft mechanic and must say this makes everything so simple fore the home mechanics only I won't hit the axel with a hammer just put some lube on it keep op the good work man
An actual aircraft mechanic? As opposed to a fake one?
Thanks, Bro!
How about using a new locking plate for the front sprocket? Usually they don't include them in the chain kit, so you have to buy that yourself.
Great channel by the way, lots of usefull info!
This video is great, thanks. But I can’t find a video by you for front sprocket swap procedure. Can you make video or send link to video that already exists?
If I have an impact wrench, do I need to put it in gear prior to removal of the front sprocket? Do I have to mark the location of the gear shift arm prior to removal?
i want to change the front sprocket only because im going 2 teeth down. can i just loose the rear wheel (like when you adjust the chain tension), replace the sprocket and pull the wheel back to get the right chain tension? would be easier and faster than taking everything apart
I assume if the chain has the proper number of links, you adjust the chain tension bolts as required? What I'm asking is, where will the axle alignment indication markers be once a new chain is installed? Forward or middle marker?
Can you go into the riveting part a big more please, I have just done this exact thing, I had to borrow a real professional riveter as the cheap bit of crap I had was not up to it. Also can you explain why chain lube is needed when the links are full of new grease.
Love the show, thanks
So for figuring my chain length- if I have a 120 link chain and it needs to finish at 118, do I cut 3 links off because the master link will make the 118th? Or do I cut it to 118 then add the master link regardless?
Is it good to put 15T/50T and 428 chain&sprocket on my bike which is 125cc 4T Derbi Senda Baja?
Do you count master link when you are sizing the chain? 108 so is that before or after the master link is on
I'm nervous to even tighten my chain on my own bc I don't want to mess up my alignment on my back wheel ... let alone take it all off mannnnn
Hope you got past this fear... He does have another video on rear wheel alignment.
If you knew some of the idiots that work on your bike at the shop, you might have more confidence in yourself. Lol at least that's my experience.
Your rear wheel alignment is not THAT sensetive and also, what Jeff Salmons said.
Go out there and wrench something off! You'll figure it out.
Definitely take your time with it. Tried to adjust it myself once, was slightly off, and I could definitely feel it, the tire was wearing all weird. Took it up to a shop because I was do for a new rear tire anyway, and they gave me the bike back with the alignment off, and ZERO chain slack. Safe to say I was super anal about tightening both sides at the same exact rate, and it worked out. If I can do it, anyone can, just takes the extra time for an untrained eye/mechanic
@@jeffsalmons927 I have been on the road for just 6 years, but every single shop I have come across whether it’s for the car or bike, has been an absolute nightmare. All of this time, and the only shop I’ve found that I like, is some dude who used to race, that does work out of his garage. Super knowledgeable, actually gives a damn about you, and will give you tips all day long. Sad how you can’t trust most shops to give you their honesty and do good work.
Wish they were still making these videos.
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I installed a new chain today from an outside garage shop, but the chain looks all silver with no oil on it. Is it good???
For any one worried or cursing themselves: avoid cracking the rivet heads, but if you do, don’t worry about it, it really is no big deal
I put grease on the o-rings, but I forgot to grease the pins and inside of the link holes. I haven't riveted the chain yet but I already pressed the plate on. Is there a way to remove the plate so that I can grease the pins and holes and still salvage the master link? If I can't salvage the master link, how do I get the plate off?
Looking for an excuse to buy tools. Would an impact driver work to break off/put on the front sprocket?
2:47 to 2:57. Don't forget to clean ( using brake cleaner spray and some cloth..perhaps arguably consider steel wool) and wipe it smooth and clean with a fresh clean soft cloth and then apply some high temp grease of antiseize compound ( often found in grey or silver color) to the axle itself
Hey, I have duke 390. My chain is elongated from one part.. So whenever I tight the chain it gets loose after the first ride.. It also makes cyclic noise during the ride.. Should I replace it??
1:20 wait is the sprocket threaded in the same direction it turns?
(ie. sprocket turns counter-clockwise to turn the tire, yet the guy turned the sprocket in the same direction to unthread it)
Why don't they counter-thread it?
Also, should the bike be in neutral for this? While using the breaker bar, what if the brake doesn't hold; will that mess up the engine since there could be a lot of sudden torque?
How do I know when the chain needs to be replaced?
Whats the torque recommended for a Kawasaki Ninja 650 2006 front and rear sprocket?
nice love it 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊i too have the same bike
If you are replacing the chain and rear sprocket there is no need to remove the front sprocket right? I know its recommended to replace the sprockets at the same time as the chain but just asking whether the front sprocket removal is necessary if your just replacing the chain. Thanks in advance
Would it be sensible to add thread locker to the rear nuts?
soo what do you do if your master link is not hollow but soild, i do have a riveting tool but looks like its for hollow tips
Two questions!! Why didn’t you “bump” the chain & why didn’t you measure the space between the master link and orings??
Could I do this without a torque wrench or would it not be recommended
Would leaving the bike in gear for the front sprocket mess anything up??
Why did you not wind in the chain tensioners? Fit the new chain at minimum adjustment, looking at your fitment the tensioner was out quite far for the new chain.
Ha Im glad to have the single side swing arm when it comes time to remove the wheel. Rear wheel is easy as 4 bolts.
Some front sprockets are bulkier than others which are flat. Does that matter when the tooth count is correct?
How do I know if I can torque the front sprocket down while it is in gear? My torque spec is 69 ft lbs
I read some mixed info on rivet vs clip type master links. Some people say to stay away, while others say that they are perfectly fine... Lots of manufacturers make clip types, so it must be good enough?
Just went to a local store and they only sold clip types and told me that they put them on all the bikes they service and their staff bikes with no issues *shrug*
Good overall instructions, but missing the detail on putting on the new master link before mushrooming the rivets and how to measure the master link rivets mushroom.
How often do you change them
Nice pro
Some of those front sprocket nuts are an absolute ball ache to get off. Weirdly though; the toughest one i ever experienced was on a 125, long time ago.
is there a video of how to remove the iron bar that's uses to adjust the chain???
Its necesary to lube the chain when you install it?
been running clip types for years on high powered bikes never had a problem just carry a spare clip just in case. Seen more chains stranding people all over the place with the rivet type.