CBRunninfast

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You should get a both sprockets while your at it. I have the tool and am a little closer but work third shift. Finding the time for me is the issue. Working on bikes is what Pauly does for a living so he would be your best bet. I'm just a do it yourself er and know my bike and that's about it but could help if you can't get it out to him.

As with everything I say " Do it right the first time and be done with it." Point is get all the parts you will need chain, sprockets, crush washer and I would suggest a manual so you can look at it if you get in a pinch. It will also give you a better idea of when things go bad before you just can't get any more out of it. Like measuring chain stretch.

ok... from what I'm reading, and after checking the sprockets out, I should prob get all of the above because the teeth on the sprockets look a little worn and maybe even bent a bit. thanks for the heads up

I have had a chain break on me. Its quite a scary event. Luckily I didn't go down. Just purchase a new one. and get Press style masterlink. Don't use the clip. Dont use an ebay chain. My chain incident happend due to an ebay chain and masterlink. Just remember, you get what you pay for.

the two web pages I just had tabbed on firefox were : ohioriders (this post) and ebay (search cbr f2 chain/sprockets) , I'll go with your advice and buy OEM... but out of curiosity what's the functional difference btw press style masterlink and a chain/masterlink? everyone's help on this site is awesome btw

Its all good man. People on the internet are assholes cuz we're bored. Its better to ask and know then have some misfortunate accident and wind up in the fallen riders section.

Chains are a bit more difficult to work on since there are specialized tools needed. Theres alot of guys here that are pretty nice and have the tools, if theyre close wouldnt mind helping out. I just dont happen to be one of them. Sorry. *Meant I didnt have the tools...not that im not a nice guy.

Thanks for the insight... any recommendations on Cleveland-area bike shops? Or anyone who wants to make a quick buck throwing on a chain for that matter? haha

Naw, just take a link out and run it till it snaps.

I'll try this !

Very much yes. How often are you oiling/lubing/cleaning it?

I lube it fairly often, and this isn't the original 93' chain. I plan to purchase a new one asap. Another thing, I'm no certified bike mechanic to say the least. but how difficult would it be for me to put the new chain on myself? My only experiences, although successes, have been changing the oil / oil filter, installing a new battery, and adjusting the chain. Have mercy on me when responding please.

So my cbr f2 recently turned an old but wise 17 years, and I expect that things will invariably need to be repaired/adjusted/replaced more often. I recently adjusted my chain due to it having too much slack, and I noticed it's nearing the point at which it can't be "tightened" anymore. Does this mean it's time for a new chain?

When a rider has an accident on himself during a long trip may or may not be included, this is the major methodological flaw IMO....

you wore the gear... this is a good lesson for the rest of us to do the same

welcome man... just joined myself, I'd go riding whenever...

Lakewood is more of a recent college grad town than the fruit basket it once was... I can appreciate your hesitation, and no I'm not like that ( not that there's anything wrong with it )

Hello fellow bikers! I just became a member last week, it seems like most of ya'll are from southern Ohio ( or at least not the Cleveland Metro area ). If anyone near Cleveland ever want to go cruising let me know!

Sheffield is still considered North East Ohio even though it's west of Cleveland, Northwest Ohio would include Toledo etc..