how to install chain if chain off bike - 81 and 83 750

[Andrew Vanis]

I'm considering taking the chains off to clean them in the ultrasound. The chains have maser links.

If I pull them out, can I insert them around the front spocket w/o taking the case off and if I do need to take the case off, how hard is it?

Working on 1983 GS 750E/ES and 1981 GS 750L

 

[Crankthat]

If the same size chain you can avoid taking the case off at least one bike.

 

[chuck hahn]

Got an old worn out chain?? If so, wire the end to the chain you want to clean and pull it around the front sprocket as you pull the chain you want to clean off the bike. Leave it dangle there and once you have clean the chain and ready to reinstall it just wire it to the crap chain and drag it thru again and put back on the rear sprocket with the master link.

 

[Andrew Vanis]

turns out taking the side cover off is no big deal even on the 83s where the clutch cable goes in.

Took the master links off and chains are in ultrasound cleaner

thanks for the replies

 

[hillsy]

turns out taking the side cover off is no big deal even on the 83s where the clutch cable goes in.

Took the master links off and chains are in ultrasound cleaner

thanks for the replies

I would be careful trying to clean an o ring chain in an ultrasonic cleaner - depending on what solution you are using and the time in the cleaner you might be in danger of removing the lubricant from underneath the o rings. In which case you most likely won't be able to get any lube back in there = accelerated chain wear.

Far safer just wet a rag with solvent and wipe the chain clean.

 

[Andrew Vanis]

Using simple green but the purple one fairly diluted - same as for the carbs

I see your point, may reconsider on the O ring one.