RS125 Chain Removal

[Rollins]

Do I need a specialist tool to take the split link apart, or can I get away with a pair of external circlip pliers??!!!

I think the chain needs a good clean-up, as I adjusted it for the 3rd time in 4 months today - I have a feeling that Castrol chain wax isn't really working as I think...
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"... I wouldn't mind doing 130 up to a T junction, but unfortunately my bike tops out at 120 which is gay..."
2005 CBR600RR

[Guest]

Ordinary pliers will do the job. This is putting the spring clip back on .........

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/fastfitter/Re-fitclip.jpg

Taking it off is the same but backwards

[Rollins]

Thanks Guest!!

What's the best way to clean it up after it's removed? Soak in petrol?

I'm pretty sure the OE RS125 chain doesn't have O or X ring seals as well, so re-assembly should be easy.
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"... I wouldn't mind doing 130 up to a T junction, but unfortunately my bike tops out at 120 which is gay..."
2005 CBR600RR

[tatters]

wd40 or parfun/white spirt is ok to clean a non-"o" ring chain, make sure you put the back of cilp facing towards the direction of travel as shown in the photo or it could fly off.
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[Guest]

Wash it in a pan of paraffin with a stiff brush then wipe it down and let it dry.

I don't suppose you can get tins of LinkLyfe anymore? That was wonderful stuff - coil the chain up in the tin of grease and then heat it on the stove (when mum's gone shopping ) so the grease melts and the chain sinks into it and gets thoroughly lubed. Ah, them were t'days

[MattEMulsion]

Castrol chain wax is crap in my opinion. Not only does it not really have much penetration but it turns a horrible yellow/green colour when it dries and looks terrible. The only good thing I can say is that it doesn't have too much fling. I now tend to use Motul Factory Line chain lube. It seems to be doing a much better job.
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Yamaha YZF-R6

[Gazdaman]