Anyone out there able to help me change the chain on my bike. I can do most work to it, but I really have no idea about changing the chain. If you can help let me know. I do not want to have to pay a shop to do it they are outrageous, and it takes a couple days or more it always seems.

 

U BUY a riveted link or a clip style masterlink?

 

I don't have it yet I was hoping someone could help me figure out what is best and what I need.

 

ever had a bmx bike???? same principal...

 

Yeah, but I have dual exhausts and it is kind of in the way. Also the front sprocket is covered up.

 

just start taking parts off youll figure it out....its not rocket science...trust me

 

I know that, but I want the bike to move when I get done.

 

HOW MANY miles on chain and sprockets ?

should change them as a set ! other wise the sprockets are gonna wear your new chain in no time

 

The bike only has about 5500 miles, but the chain looks bad. Last year I was in an apartment, and it was stored outside, with a cover.

 

you dont need a new chain....... how often did you oil it? are you feelin a little :bouncesmi

 

Lubed it at least once a year.

So what does it just need to be cleaned. How do I go about doing it, and what is the best lube for the chain to use.

 

ya dude, i dont care of my ****, but once a year is really bad hehe

wd-40 to clean, and i like chain wax

 

Thanks I will just try to clean it.

 

you "lubed" it huh ...did ya use some ky?????

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no really your supposed to "oil" your chain every 400-500 miles....and after everytime you wash your bike....i try to oil mine every 3-4 rides....just to be safe.....

 

Same here. Although I'm switching from the honda chain wax to the maxima stuff to try it out

 

maxima is way better...just ask justin...he uses it as **** lube

 

Did you find that out from experience Chuck????

 

The maxima stuff is good i got some last year worked really well didnt fly off like other stuff did.

 

he said you guys where into that....something about a bottle of apple pucker, jolly ranchers, a 3 iron, two ice cubes and a can of the maxima chain wax...he said you guys had a good time?

 

Don't wanna know what the 3 Iron is for