Hello, John Talley here with Partzilla.com. Today we're going to be
looking at replacing the chain on our 2007 honda TRX 400EX. Now there are a
couple of different types of chains out there,
but this one actually uses what they call an o-ring chain. That means on every
single link there's an o-ring on either side, so we're going to go back with the
factory original one. Now there are other ones that are available, a little bit
more higher, you know, high performance. But for this one we're just going to go
back with a factory OEM and I'm going to walk you through step-by-step how that's
done. So let's get started. Alright guys before we get started let's look at a
couple of different options that we have for chains. You can just go with a
regular non-O-ring chain like this one. And it's a cheap alternative, but I
wouldn't recommend it. What you're going to want to go with is an o-ring chain. An
O-ring has actually O-rings in each one of these pins. What that does it keeps all
the dirt and mud and everything out of the the chain itself and it lasts a
whole lot longer. The only other thing we need to discuss
is the type of master link that you want to use. You can either go with the OEM,
which is actually staked on the end you have to have a special tool to do that.
And the other type is it actually has this little clip right here. And there's
no real special tools that you know are required to do that. And as far as tools
go, if you're going to put on a staked type master link, you need a tool like
this. This tool can also be used to actually break the chain. I'm going to
show you how to do that, but what I'm also going to show you how to do is just
to use a grinder to grind off the rivets and that that way you can pop a chain or
you know, get to break loose. Only other things we're going to need is just a
regular flat blade screwdriver, a 6N or 6 millimeter Allen so we can
loosen up the hub to get the chain adjusted correctly, and other than that
just a regular 3/8 inch ratchet. So what I'm going to do is I actually have a
length of chain down here. We're gonna pop it up here in the vice and I'm going
to let you get up close and personal to show you how to use this grinder to get
there rid of those rivets and get the chain to break apart. So, let's get it in
there and see what happens. Alright let's go ahead and get this little piece
of scrap chain in here, and then I'm going to have them zoom in to the rivets
right here and here. So what we want to do is use the the cut off wheel at an
angle and just grind these off flush with that plate. Once that plate is flush,
then we can just take the screwdriver and a little hammer, tap on it, and then
that plate is going to pop right off.
And there we go. With that plate out of the way, now you can just remove the link
straight off. Just like that. So, pretty easy way to do it. Alright, what I'm
going to do is use the tool to actually break the chain, and then we'll use this
to actually shorten the chain later-- get it cut to length. Alright so let's get
started. Okay, before we get ready to break this with our chain breaker tool,
what you're going to need to do is go ahead and adjust the hub back to its most
loosened or home position. It's going to be all the way forward. We actually have
a video that shows how to do that, so may want to go ahead and reference that if
you're not familiar with how to set the adjustment on this particular unit. What
you want to do is use the cutting die,
it goes straight in there. Then you align it on the link that you want to cut, one
pin at a time. Tighten it down until it bottoms out,
release it, move it over, on the same link, and just push out that other pin. Next
you're going to want to push the pins all the way through. So to do that, you
take out your cutting die. Usually have to knock it out with a little
screwdriver. And then put in your push pin.
Line it back up, make sure it's seated flat. Push that pin on through from here.
Go ahead and push the link through, and go ahead and remove your chain. And
here's our new chain. All we have to do is just lay it out behind the machine
and then feed it back through. May be a little tricky grabbing it. That's just
going to try to wrap around on that front sprocket. Once you get it fed
through it'll pull through pretty easy.
Just like so. Alright as you can see we need to remove about 20 links on this
particular chain, so what we're going to do is we're going to take out that link
right there. So lay it in place, grab your grinding tool, and then take
off those rivets. And off she goes. Alright, what's left now is to grab our
master link, get it fed through there, and then press the plate back on, and then
re-stake the end of the rivets. So let me go grab our master link and we'll
start getting it put back together. Alright, with your new master, you're going to
have is the back part of the link, then you've got these two o-rings. Make sure
they're in place.
Line it up on the backside and just push it through. Next, put on your other two
o-rings.
You want to look and make sure that the stamp is on the outside. Just lay it up
into position. First thing you want to do is go ahead
and put the link plate holder in place.
Get your link in there.
And when it lines up properly it'll have a fair amount of tension but not too
much. Just starting to push through now. But
just to make sure back off and check it.
Alright, see how they're starting to go through now? Now we can go ahead and put
some pressure on it. Go ahead and push those all the way through.
That should be bottomed out now. Trying to do this without this tool would be
really impossible. Alright, what you see there is they're pushed through like
they're supposed to be. Now what we need to do next is change out our our tool
with this flaring dye, as well as our backing plate that will hold the
backside of the chain right on the rivet.
Flare that thing on out. Then move to the other one. Flare it. So this is what you
want it to look like when you're done. Alright, with that finished up all we
need to do now is just adjust the chain. And if you would, reference our
chain adjustment video and I'll show you exactly how to do it.
Listen I know an o-ring chain is a big pain in the tail to, you know, actually
install but it is really worth it when compared to just a regular chain. It's
going to way outlast a typical, you know, cheap chain or something like that. So
it's worth the effort to to get it on and get it on there you know properly.
Listen I appreciate you watching and if you need any of these parts or products
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I'll do my best to answer them. Listen, thanks for watching and have a great day.