Honda VT 125 Shadow Drive Chain Replacement

astroscope · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Karma :

Hi guys,
After lubricating and adjusting the drive chain, I feel as though it needs replacing. There are parts of the chain feeling very tight and parts of it with too much slack. The last time this happened, I thought of lubricating the chain liberally may solve the problem. But it clearly hasn't.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Would it be better to sell the whole bike off and put some extra cash and buy a newer 2008 model? Or should I just buy a new chain and replace it myself.
Cheers
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2010 Honda FES S Wing 125

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

You're considering changing bikes because the chain needs replacing?

Just get a new chain and sprockets kit and fit it yourself. It's a pretty straightforward job.

If you get a chain with a split link you won't need a chain tool either but you will need to get the old chain off.

astroscope · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Karma :

yes, as the drive chain costs approx £80. If I change the sprockets that almost £200 of expenditure.
Not sure what I should do.
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2010 Honda FES S Wing 125

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Don't know how you worked that one out?

https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Honda/VT_125_C1_C2_C3_C4_Shadow/01-05/picture/Chain_and_Sprocket_Kit_DID/

DID C&S £55.65.

astroscope · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Karma :

That looks cool!

What do you think of the chain remover tool for my motorcycle here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Metalock-Chain-Rivet-Extractor-Universal/dp/B001CK0OS0/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305459495&sr=8-1-fkmr1
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2010 Honda FES S Wing 125

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

That looks like it's for push bikes - you'll want something a bit more heavy duty for that.

Got an angle grinder or a hacksaw?

astroscope · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Karma :

umm, I think I have one in the shed somewhere.
But Im willing to spend a little extra on a proper chain removed tool. If you can recommend one, I'll buy it.

Cheers. Smile

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2010 Honda FES S Wing 125

astroscope · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Karma :

Found one...

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HEAVY-DUTY-MOTORCYCLE-CHAIN-BREAKER-TOOL-X-O-RING-CHAIN-/220725039405?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item33643cd12d#ht_600wt_905

this looks good quality..
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2010 Honda FES S Wing 125

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

It will bo OK and do the job but it might be worth spending a bit extra and getting a tool that will rivet the new chain as well if it is a soft type masterlink.

astroscope · Spanner Monkey Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Karma :

you mean this one:
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorbike-Chain-Breaker-Rivetter-Splitter-Tool-/250819533490?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a66025ab2#ht_1005wt_905
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2010 Honda FES S Wing 125

mr.kris · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

yeah that one will do the job nice! you dont need one but they do make the job more simple
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