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    YBR125 Chain

    in Yamaha Workshop

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    Thanks Naruf,  I assumed it was a generic comment rather than dismissing all chains as I can't see a chain being allowed on the market that was fundamentally unsafe (not a great bit of drafting Mr Haynes!).  

    Read a comment somewhere else re the link direction but will triple check I'm doing it right when I fit it .

    Now waiting for postman and getting kettle ready for actually doing the work.

    YBR125 Chain

    in Yamaha Workshop

    Posted

    Thanks Cynic,

    You are right about the chain routing - I hadn't followed the path.  If I can't find a decent blade for my grinder I will clip it with the bolt cutters.

    I think I found the standard wemoto chain that you mentioned ( www.wemoto.com/bikes/Yamaha/ybr_125/10/chain_did_standard_grade )

    Slightly concerned by a note in the Haynes manual that you should "never use a clip-type connecting link instead of a rivet-type link, except in an emergency" as the DID chain comes with a "spring link" ... are Haynes just being overly cautious?

    Once I get a few bits I am going to dump the oil, swap the plug and swap out the old petrol and get it started.  I expect it just needs its throat cleared and a bit of a use of the brake disc but we will see.

    YBR125 Chain

    in Yamaha Workshop

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    YBR125 2010

     

    Hi folks,  hopefully the collective experience here will be able to help a newbie question ...

     

    Just took my 125 out of storage to fix it up for my son and have a question re the chain.

    Basically I am looking to replace the chain (couple of links seem stiff) but am not sure which replacement to go for ... there are a pile of chains out there ranging from very cheap to WTF :-). 

    I looked at Wemoto and one of the chains had the note "if the original equipment chain was an o-ring or x-ring chain it must not be replaced with a non o-ring or non x-ring chain.  It must be replaced with a sealed chain of equal or greater strength" ... being honest, I have no idea how this affects my choice or if it is just standard blurb.

     

    My questions are:

     

    1.  Any thoughts on a decent chain specific for the bike?  I would rather not have to shorten it .

    2. Do I need to replace the sprockets at the same time (front and rear are in good nick as the bike has really low mileage)?   Not sure if different chain needs a certain sprocket type/pattern.  I am also not looking to go up or down a tooth.  From the Haynes manual a sprocket switch doesn't look that bad but would rather avoid if not necessary.

    3. The existing chain doesn't seem to have a split link on it so I presume (if I am just replacing the chain) I can just cut the chain or use some sort of tool to punch a link out?  I do have a pretty heavy set of bolt cutters if cutting it is Ok.  Is there any reason this is a bad idea?  Obviously if I was replacing sprockets the chain will just lift off.

     

    Any help really appreciated

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