For some reason (I’m pretty sure it’s my fault), the last chain I replaced did not last very long. I don’t think I kept it lubricated enough over the summer of 2013 when I took a number of longer trips.
So, I ordered a new black JPR Performance chain from NewBonneville and replaced the chain for the 3rd time on my bike. I also purchased a better chain tool kit from Cycle Gear made by Stockton.
With the Bonnie safely on the jack stand, I removed the rear tire, wheel and hub assembly.
Next since my old chain did not have a master link, I used the Stockton chain tool to break the chain by pressing one of the link posts all the way out.
Stockton tool in use
One link pin pressed out.
Old chain top with pin pressed out, and new chain below showing master link setup.
The new chain was then threaded in place around the front sprocket.
New chain threaded around sprocket and ready to connect.
The chain was reconnected using the new master link supplied with the chain. It’s basically a “C” type clip that holds the link in place.
New chain connected using the master link.
I then lubricated the chain well before putting the rear wheel assebly back on.
New chain in place after replacing the rear wheel hub and sprocket assembly.
Ready to roll!
2 things:
1) Where did you purchase the black rear sprocket?
2) What motorcycle jack do you have? I’ve been shopping around and can’t decide on one yet.
Glad to see you’re up and around. I hope the recovery is going well.
James,
1) I purchased the rear sprocket from New Bonneville as well here: http://newbonneville.com/html/rear_sprocket.html
2) I purchased my jack from Harbor Freight Tools: http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atvmotorcycle-lift-60536.html
Hope that helps!
Yeah, I’m slowly getting there. I should have my cast removed in early January and then I start physical therapy!
Randy
Randy,
Just a random guess here, are you the Randy on Craigslist selling some Progressive shocks and JPR levers? I live in the Montclare area just north of Oak Park. Let me know and I’ll leave my contact info through the Craigslist posting.
Yes, one and the same.
Hi James, Interested to see your sequence in the chain replacement. Now tell me, is there a definite ‘direction’ that the ‘C’ clip has to face on the chain? I was told years ago this was important,? regards Mike
Mike,
I did not see anything in the instructions about which way the “C” should be positioned. Although I think logically the round part of the C should be directed toward the front of the bike when the master link is on the top side of the sprockets. This is the opposite of the way I did it and is shown in my photo.
I noticed this summer that the Bonneville Performance flat track racing team drills a tiny hole through the master link and safety wires the link and clip so it cannot come off during a race. Not a bad way to go.
Randy
Thanks Randy, That was a prompt reply. I live in Queensland Australia, hope you did not loose sleep to reply! Incidentally I like the single exhaust can, nice big exit hole! is it loud? Mike
Mike,
No, I did not lose sleep over here in Chicago. It’s early evening… about dinner time for me. I have dual pipes and exhausts on my Bonneville… I currently have the British Customs Predators in polished stainless steel, but am replacing them soon with SBT Dominators in black. The team at Bonneville Performance uses a custom built 2 into 1 exhaust system for their flat track racers… and yes it is LOUD! But, it sounds very cool going around the track! Unfortunately that system would be too loud for me riding on the streets of Chicago!
Thanks for connecting!
Randy