"Ten years later"...and your video continues to educate. Thank you. I was ignorant of chain wax and the Go Jo suggestion makes a lot of good sense. Metinks the chain I just ordered has a master link.. Heck I believe I even have the Motion Pro tool but forgot the process. You made my next ride safer. Cheers!
I just bought a 94 VFR750 and I am replacing the chain as well as changing/checking all the fluids like you recommended in another video. One question though, do you have to take the back wheel off to replace the chain? Thanks!
+Joseph Hall I did one... The video sucked. If you think it is hard getting to all of the bleeder valves, try doing it with a camera. If you have bleed any brake system, the linked brakes are no different. Just watch all reservoirs and make sure you do not completely drain one.
It does not save any time. And you have a chain dangling in the way while you are replacing the sprockets. Snap the chain with bolt cutters and move on.
You, Dir, helped me a great deal with showing me how to change this darn chain! Do you have a video where you replace the rear brake disc on a VFR? Thanks in advance!
Well, I thought so at first glance too, but it looks now that one has to remove the big 47mm nut on the opposite side as well and more or less disassemble the whole rear axle. Please correct me if you think I am wrong.
What is locktite going to do for lock nuts? It would be a waste of locktite. Your manual does not tell you to use Locktite. Marine grease would be the better choice.
@@RideWNC I think you can fit an endless chain by removing the footrest assembly. great video, subbed, I need to get one of those tools for fitting the master link.
After breaking Motion Pro tools and the expense of replacing parts in the kit, I bought a different one. It has all the same staff just much cheaper. www.ebay.com/itm/13pc-Chain-Breaker-Riveting-Tool-Cutter-OHV-Cam-Drive-Motorcycle-Link-Seperator/232764856237?hash=item3631ddd7ad:g:H0UAAOSw3BNa9RDU
Thanks so much for all of your videos, they are very helpful. Have a quick question, I have a 1996 VFR750 with only 17k miles. Should I lube rear bearing and grease them or no need for it? I have lubed front, by watching your video for the front. Thank you.
+Maverick Person Wait to do the rear until the chain slack adjuster no longer will turn because it is stuck. Not because the chain is tight. The rear hub is a job. wait until it really needs to be serviced, you don't need an extra project.
+MikeE RideWNC Thanks so much, then I'll hold on to rear hub and not touch it. Although, how difficult it is to just lube all the bearings, so they do not seize? Also, what are symptoms of steering head bearing going bad? Do you have any video of doing fork oil change or pair removal on the exact same bike? Thank again.
Mike, thanks for posting all of these great videos. I'm confused on one small point. When you are breaking free the bolt that holds the counter sprocket you mention simultaneously pushing down on the rear break lever, however the rear wheel is removed. Also, would engaging the transmission accomplish the same purpose or would it stress the transmission?
+Ralph Jay You could put it in gear. However, if the bolt is tight, it may just turn the engine over. Use an impact if you have one. Having the wheel removed on a VFR makes no difference since the chain, sprocket and brake rotor are connected to the swing arm. On any bike, I loosen the counter shaft bolt first and then all nuts holding the rear sprocket on before cutting the chain. Then I tighten everything up last once the new chain is on.
+MikeE RideWNC Thanks again for all your help. I discovered that today when I removed the rear wheel. Thanks in part to your videos, I'm going over my 1998 VFR, replacing all fluids, chain, sprockets, exhaust, pads, brake and clutch lines, etc. Everything is going to be made as good as new or better. Thankfully I have another ride.
So.. check this out... My bike is all back together and the clutch does not have any compression... I have checked it over multiple times and it's all good. But no clutch. I can shift and go down the road but would not be safe considering intersections. Almost like a clutchless stick shift like in the old vw's
Not being able to see the bike, my suggestion is to take it back apart and put it back together. It seems something is not letting the slave seat all of the way down.
"Ten years later"...and your video continues to educate. Thank you. I was ignorant of chain wax and the Go Jo suggestion makes a lot of good sense. Metinks the chain I just ordered has a master link.. Heck I believe I even have the Motion Pro tool but forgot the process. You made my next ride safer. Cheers!
Great video! I wish I would've seen these years ago.
Thanks. Just got into a new shop. More videos to come.
@@RideWNC you still own that VFR?
@@ryanhack5 Yes. Since new.
@@RideWNC I'm about to watch all your videos. Just picked one up, 03 VFR.
I'll subscribe!
You don't happen to live in MN lol
Cheers brother!!
Thanks Mike!!
Nice how many foot pounds torque ?
I just bought a 94 VFR750 and I am replacing the chain as well as changing/checking all the fluids like you recommended in another video. One question though, do you have to take the back wheel off to replace the chain? Thanks!
Nope.
Removing the rear wheel will give you much more room to work though.
Thanks for this video! Do you plans for a video on the procedure for bleeding the Linked Braking System as found on this 5th Gen VFR?
+Joseph Hall
I did one... The video sucked. If you think it is hard getting to all of the bleeder valves, try doing it with a camera.
If you have bleed any brake system, the linked brakes are no different. Just watch all reservoirs and make sure you do not completely drain one.
Why not pull master link and zip tie new chain to old chain and pull it through??
It does not save any time. And you have a chain dangling in the way while you are replacing the sprockets. Snap the chain with bolt cutters and move on.
Did you notice that the front sprocket has a slight wobble in it no matter how tight you make the bolt that holds it ?
You, Dir, helped me a great deal with showing me how to change this darn chain! Do you have a video where you replace the rear brake disc on a VFR? Thanks in advance!
Holger Kneib I don't. But if you remove the rear wheel it should be fairly straight forward.
Well, I thought so at first glance too, but it looks now that one has to remove the big 47mm nut on the opposite side as well and more or less disassemble the whole rear axle. Please correct me if you think I am wrong.
is it necessary to take the back tire off when you do this?
Nope.
A little blue loctite on the threads of each one of those bolts is a good practice to get into.
What is locktite going to do for lock nuts? It would be a waste of locktite. Your manual does not tell you to use Locktite. Marine grease would be the better choice.
Can you put an already "closed-loop" chain like a necklace to both sprockets by removing the chain guard?
No. You would need to remove the swing arm.
@@RideWNC I think you can fit an endless chain by removing the footrest assembly.
great video, subbed, I need to get one of those tools for fitting the master link.
@@roadwarrior8560 Too much extra work. Also endless chains are usually more money.
One more question, by any chance do you have a video of front nose fairing removal for same 1996 VFR750? Thanks
No. It is not that bad. Well, it is not as bad as a BMW K1200LT.
Thanks for the video. Is there any way you can put a link to the exact motion pro chain kit you have? Thanks.
After breaking Motion Pro tools and the expense of replacing parts in the kit, I bought a different one. It has all the same staff just much cheaper.
www.ebay.com/itm/13pc-Chain-Breaker-Riveting-Tool-Cutter-OHV-Cam-Drive-Motorcycle-Link-Seperator/232764856237?hash=item3631ddd7ad:g:H0UAAOSw3BNa9RDU
MikeE RideWNC Thanks man!
Great video. I wish just at the beginning it would be better quality to see exact bolts which I need to remove. But thank you anyway :)
Thanks so much for all of your videos, they are very helpful. Have a quick question, I have a 1996 VFR750 with only 17k miles. Should I lube rear bearing and grease them or no need for it? I have lubed front, by watching your video for the front. Thank you.
+Maverick Person
Wait to do the rear until the chain slack adjuster no longer will turn because it is stuck. Not because the chain is tight.
The rear hub is a job. wait until it really needs to be serviced, you don't need an extra project.
+MikeE RideWNC
Thanks so much, then I'll hold on to rear hub and not touch it. Although, how difficult it is to just lube all the bearings, so they do not seize? Also, what are symptoms of steering head bearing going bad? Do you have any video of doing fork oil change or pair removal on the exact same bike? Thank again.
thank you so much!!
when you take off the clutch slave cylinder do you have to bleed the system?
Taking it off and letting it hang? No.
Breaking a seal, removing banjo bolts, touching DOT4? Probably a safe idea to bleed the system.
Thanks i have a 92 vfr that i have to do this to so im looking to get my hands dirty
I wish I would have had a third Gen VFR.
I always thought they were beautiful.
Back then I had Hurricanes.
MikeE RideWNC yea it was my first bike and im in love so im going to do every thing to preserve her as long as i can
thanks mike
Mike, thanks for posting all of these great videos. I'm confused on one small point. When you are breaking free the bolt that holds the counter sprocket you mention simultaneously pushing down on the rear break lever, however the rear wheel is removed. Also, would engaging the transmission accomplish the same purpose or would it stress the transmission?
+Ralph Jay
You could put it in gear. However, if the bolt is tight, it may just turn the engine over. Use an impact if you have one.
Having the wheel removed on a VFR makes no difference since the chain, sprocket and brake rotor are connected to the swing arm.
On any bike, I loosen the counter shaft bolt first and then all nuts holding the rear sprocket on before cutting the chain. Then I tighten everything up last once the new chain is on.
+MikeE RideWNC Thanks again for all your help. I discovered that today when I removed the rear wheel. Thanks in part to your videos, I'm going over my 1998 VFR, replacing all fluids, chain, sprockets, exhaust, pads, brake and clutch lines, etc. Everything is going to be made as good as new or better. Thankfully I have another ride.
So.. check this out... My bike is all back together and the clutch does not have any compression... I have checked it over multiple times and it's all good. But no clutch. I can shift and go down the road but would not be safe considering intersections. Almost like a clutchless stick shift like in the old vw's
Did you put the push rod in your tool box? Do you have the slave bolts torqued down?
MikeE RideWNC everything is in and secured. Fluid full
Not being able to see the bike, my suggestion is to take it back apart and put it back together. It seems something is not letting the slave seat all of the way down.
MikeE RideWNC I am in the morning. Gonna be a total recall
oh, the 750 is sitting in the back of the garage
I have no shortage of VFRs.
Thats not a 750. thats a 5th gen 800
1990-2009 Same swing arm set up.