Replacing Chain on CB500

[Glory Hunter]

Hi guys,

I have been neglecting the chain on my 2000 CB500 for some time now and want to replace it. I was hoping that this may be a job I could do myself. I am fairly mechanically minded and a stickler for seeing jobs through, so I'm confident I've got the ability to do it. So what I want to know is, am I daft to attempt this? If not then if anyone out there has any tips or (even better) a link to an article to tell me how to do it, that would be greatly appreciated.

If this is a silly idea, feel free to laugh at me!
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2000 Honda CB500 - written off by a spoilt brat with no manners
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[befdelta7]

here's a link to one of my posts below about tips for fitting a new chain and sprockets... its very simple i done mine today in the freezing cold, numb fingers and that

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=104861&highlight=chain+sprockets
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[Marci]

Here's a link to the workshop manual for your bike (broken down into individual chapters - rightclick > save target/link as on each)

https://www.mmra.org.uk/marci/cb500/
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[SoulRider]

quick question myself on this, dont mean to hyjack a thread but how can you tell if the chain is split link or rivet type?
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[Marci]

Generally you can see the splitlink...

https://www.gussetbikes.com/gusset/product_images/large/chgu-316-slink.jpg

Look for a link with the bit that's lying down in the photo above...
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