removing back wheel

[Guest]

I need to remove my wheels so I can replace the tires and paint the rims, and I don't know how to take the chain apart.the last wheel I removed was a 77 CR 125 dirt bike with a clip-on master link. on my current bike GS 750 ES the chain has a rivet-looking link on it. Do I grind the end off the rivet and punch it through and then re-rivet it? Do I need to buy a certain rivet to replace it? any input would be appreciated.

[GateKeeper]

yup you will need to grind the rivet down to punch out the link, you can then buy a new master link with clip, to put it back together, try not to damage the side part of the chain as your grinding, if the master link does not come with one

but check really well for that master link, I thought on my chain I did not have one either but a solid chain, after careful inspection, I found that my master link was missing the clip.......

[azr]

I don't have your specific bike but shouldn't you be able to simply remove the rear wheel without dismantling the chain? loosen the chain adjusters, take out the axle, tire comes out pretty easily with a bit of manipulating.

[1_v8_merc]

yeah I agree... all I had to do was loosen the adjusters, pull the Axel bolt out, walaaaa swing the chain off!

It takes like 5 minutes....I wouldn't go messin with rivets and all that crap.

[bdogginit]

thank you for the input, I wont get a chance tonight but it's great if I can do it without breaking the chain. I'm glad I checked here before I started cutting it off

[koolaid_kid]

Here is the exact method:
Remove your front sprocket cover.
Loosen the axle, loosen the adjusting screws and remove them.
Slide the wheel all the way forward.
Slip the chain off the front sprocket.
Slip the chain off the rear sprocket.
Remove the axle, keeping track of which spacers go where.
Remove rear wheel.
To put back together, just do everything in reverse.
Works every time.
It is a messy job due to the chain lube so you may want to wear gloves.

[cowboyup3371]

I would agree with just removing the wheel without the chain except for one thing....


How long has it been since the last time you replaced the chain or sprockets? If one needs replacing, all should be done at the same time. This would be the perfect time to do that.

[daturat100r]

Take the opportunity to clean/relube swingarm bearings and drop it out so no need to unrivet old chain and can rivet new chain together off the bike.My s/a bearings poured out as a fine powder with a few lumpy rusty needles