How To Hook Up Chain From Rear Wheel To Engine

DonnnN · #1 06-19-2009, 05:30 AM

Hey,I Can't Figure Out How To Get The Chain Into The Engine Sprocket.. It's Like It Doesn't Fit..
Got Some Pics To Show You Where I'm Stuck..

The Arrow Is Pointing To The Part Where My Chain Can't Fit.. I'm Using The Stock Chain That Came With My Kit..

DonnnN · #2 06-19-2009, 05:53 AM

Oh! So I Gotta Use The Spark Plug Tool To Turn The Sprocket To Feed My Chain Am I Right?

chrisme · #3 06-19-2009, 06:34 AM

There are 2 ways I have done it, one is to feed the chain through with the master link out. And the other way is I took off the sprocket. Just don't loose the key if you do that.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #4 06-19-2009, 08:43 AM

Remove the spark plug so it's easier to turn, or push the clutch arm over (get a helper) and use the tool to feed the chain through.

freewheeling frank · #5 06-19-2009, 12:23 PM

ya you gotta roll the chain on with master link off just pull clutch and turn it on

**Dave31** · #6 06-19-2009, 05:36 PM

Pic 1)With the spark plug removed and the master link off and clutch cover removed start the chain on the sprocket with a few teeth.

Pic 2) With the spark plug tool provided with the kit or a socket and ratchet turn the nut on the sprocket.

Pic 3) Keep turning the sprocket until you have feed the chain enough to were you can reattach it to the other end.

Pic 4) Spark Plug tool provided with most kits

Psycle Harry · #7 06-22-2009, 11:35 PM

But....how do you get the clutch cover OFF? The three (3) screws (bolts) are froze and will not budge. I've used big flat blades, big phillips ..... I have already nicked the screw heads and DO NOT want to do anymore damage. I can get none of the screws to even budge.

I've followed several different instructions but, sheesh, how can something this small be so frustrating?

Please help....anyone.

Thanks....Psycle Harry

**Dave31** · #8 06-22-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Psycle Harry

But....how do you get the clutch cover OFF? The three (3) screws (bolts) are froze and will not budge. I've used big flat blades, big phillips ..... I have already nicked the screw heads and DO NOT want to do anymore damage. I can get none of the screws to even budge.

I've followed several different instructions but, sheesh, how can something this small be so frustrating?

Please help....anyone.

Thanks....Psycle Harry

Well I use a Impact screwdriver but I bet you do not have one.

You could try a little heat with a small propane torch, or get a small chisel and hammer to break them loose. If you do not damage it to bad you might be able to re-use them.

I am sure others will have a better ideal.

Cabinfever1977 · #9 06-22-2009, 11:41 PM

and dont forget 1 of the screws also has a nut on the back side near clutch lever.
the screws shouldnt be so tight that you cant get them out with a large flat head screwdriver,maybe you need someone with larger arms and a even larger screwdriver.

freewheeling frank · #10 06-23-2009, 11:11 AM

you might try an impact driver, the kind you wack with a hammer. be careful to not hit it too hard it is usually best to hit it multiple time to break stuff loose rather than really wail on it and break something, ya know like yer finger. frank