Motorcycle Sprocket & Chain Install Part 2

Part 2 deals with the master link and riveting, chain tension and rear wheel alignment. As always this is NOT a how to video, but rather a video to give you the idea. It always looks easier on film with the editing. An improperly installed master link can lead to chain failure and possible serious injury !!!!!!!!

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[JamesD]

Great job on these videos brothah, this will really help me in replacing my chain and sprocket soon on my R6. Dealers here are rediculous on their install prices. Im a DIY guy as well and i prefer doing things on my own. Keep up the great work and keep those videos coming. Good to see DIYers posting vids like this online. By the way, i noticed you said you prefer grinding the rivets on the chain from now on?

[DarkFlightVlogs]

@JamesD ...yeah ....what i meant was I like to grind the head off the pin your breaking on the old chain first. Grinding the head off first just makes it easier on the tool when breaking your chain. It's not always necessary depending on the quality of your chain breaker.

[LightningMAS]

One more thing for you to know.. When you grease the rear axle.. The best thing to do is put grease inside of the wheel. The part where you slide the axle into the wheel and it comes out on the other side. Alot of people dont know this, but when you grease the actual axle and when you go put the axle bolt back into the wheel the grease will slide off and gunk up the whole left side where you put your axle through.The grease wont be on the axle cause when you put it in, all the grease slides off

[DarkFlightVlogs]

@LightningMAS ...appreciate the tip, will do from now on. Thanks.

[DesmosediciAlice]

dunno why i wasn't subscribed to you :) thx for the tips i never had to do that , always dealer , wanna learn all this stuff thx again

[LightningMAS]

@DarkFlightVlogs no problem.. anytime!

[DarkFlightVlogs]

@R12007yamaha ...cant really recommend a good brand because I'm not that familiar. Mine is a Mastercraft which is just a hardware store brand. Your gonna have to spend $80-$120 for a half decent one. I know top of the line ones cost over $300. So long as your careful with it (don't drop it etc...) it should be fine.

Most people don't even torque their stuff so the fact you have one means your already ahead of the game :)

Sorry I can't be more help....maybe ask a local mechanic?

[R12007yamaha]

@DarkFlightVlogs

any specific Brand of torque wrench? Im ready to do my chain and sproket but im still not decided on which brand to use! any help with brand will be appriciated

[DarkFlightVlogs]

@R12007yamaha ....it's just a cheaper hardware store type.....cost me around $100

[R12007yamaha]

@DarkFlightVlogs

what type of torque wrench do you use? nice video

[R12007yamaha]

@DarkFlightVlogs

What type of torque wrench do you use?