Replacing a chain with spring clip connecting link
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| 805204 Pliers
for connecting link spring clip |
805203 Pliers
for O-Ring spring clip connecting link |
1 Set
the motorcycle with the back wheel free from the ground and able to rotate.
2 Rotate the wheel until
the connecting link is on the rear sprocket.
3 By using special pliers (code 805204) remove
the spring clip. Then disassemble the connecting plate and the connecting
link fork. The chain will now have two ends.
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1 Put
the end of the new chain on the rear sprocket, on the tooth next to the
end of the used chain.
2 By using the old connecting
link, connect temporarily the end of the old chain with the end of the new
chain.
3 Slowly pull the other
end of the old chain until the new chain rides around the front sprocket;
proceed until the new chain reaches the rear sprocket.
4 Disassemble the old connecting
link and remove it along with the old chain.When the number of links
of the new chain is longer than required, the excess length has to
be cut off. Follow
the instructions for chain disassembling in the next chapter "Replacement
of an endless riveted chain".
5 Wrap both ends of the
chain on the rear sprocket so as to position them one after the other on two
consecutive teeth.
6 Take out the new connecting
link from the plastic bag.
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WARNING
The connecting link is supplied lubricated with a special product
that guarantees long life. Absolutely avoid wiping away the lubricant from
the pin surfaces, as this would seriously reduce the connecting link operational
life.
Therefore please handle the connecting link by the plate and
not by the pins.
This is particularly important for O-Ring chains, as they cannot
be re-lubricated. |
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Follow the instructions
from 1 to 6 and continue as follows:
7 Insert the new connecting
link from the back of the chain.
8 Install the connecting
plate.
9 Install the spring clip
with the special pliers (code 805204) until the clip snaps in place.
10 Check that the newly installed joint
is flexible.
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Follow the instructions
from 1 to 6 and continue as follows:
7 Ensure that two O-Rings
have been assembled on the connecting link fork (one on each pin) and fully
inserted until they touch the plate.
WARNING
When assembling the new patented Z-Rings, they must be oriented
properly. |
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8 Insert the connecting
link fork from the back of the chain, do not touch the pins avoiding to remove
the lubricant.
9 Set the other two O-Rings
on the pins until they rest over the extended ends of each bushing. Then install
the connecting plate.
WARNING
When assembling the new patented Z-Rings, they must be oriented
properly. |
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10 If
using a slip fit type 26 connecting link, with the help of special pliers
(code 805203) strongly press together the two plates of the connecting
link against the elastic resistance of the O-Rings and expose the grooves
on the pins.
If using a press fit type 42 link, strongly clamp the plates together
until the outer plate touches against the purpose-built larger diameter of
the pin.
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11 Install
the spring clip with the special pliers (cod. 805204) until the
clip snaps in place.
12 Check that the newly installed joint
is flexible and that O-Rings are properly positioned and not damaged. |
WARNING
• The spring clip must be assembled so that its closed end faces the
direction of travel.
• Be careful not to bend or damage the spring clip when assembling.
Check that it is properly seated into the pin grooves.
A spring clip
should not be used more than once.
• Like most components, the spring clip of the connecting link is subjected
to continuous vibration: check it frequently for wear.
• Check that during operation the chain does not strike metallic parts
of the vehicle, such as the engine casting, swinging arm, guides,
tensioners, bolts and so on.
• Do not use pliers (P/N 805203) together with the press fit (type 42)
or rivet links. |
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