How do I know when its TIME to REPLACE my CHAIN?

Should I change my chain yet? The vexing problem facing ignorant (me) bike owners.

[@fatbudgiekillen8997]

Always good to watch something being made carefully. Now all I need is to retire, a shed, time ,money and of course a lathe with milling attachment. Thanks for another entertaining video

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks. Yes. Just a few trivial things to get and you will be set.

[@f.k.7698]

I have to say thank you again! Your videos are really the best on the web, if you want to learn something about the NC. Greetings from good old germany...

[@kkfoto]

I don't think I'm going to do it myself, but it is quite satisfying to watch and learn 🙂

[@joehooyen725]

Dealer would have charged you an hour or more Labor charge & then you would never know if they did it right! I also get great satisfaction doing my own maintenance on my bikes .

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

And charged twice as much for parts! Thanks.

[@tuscanytrek]

Love your videos. Bought an NC750X in 2017 to commute to my job in Ottawa, Canada. Now i'm in Madrid, Spain and enjoying the bike even more with the windy roads. Really appreciate your videos as they provide my 'heads up' regarding maintenance. Thank you!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks for your comment. Appreciated

[@birdsoup777]

Awesome video. Thank you. Chain is crucial and understanding it is the same.

[@scottsellers9039]

Another fantastic video tutorial! I'm due for a front sprocket myself. I replaced the factory chain some time back with a stake link, although I've never seen a clip link come apart if properly assembled, even on farm equipment!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Clip link - I agree. I’ve owned lots of dirt bikes and their chains cop a lot of abuse but never had a clip link fail.

[@regularguy9264]

Satisfying to do and also satisfying to watch! Lots of good tips.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate.

[@pg41226]

I am happy I can watch laundry solvent adverts of 2x 30 sec to watch this video while I’m replacing the chain 😂

[@Stillbusy105]

Other videos suggest holding the rear brake on & breaking the front sprocket nut, to save any damage to gear box… leave bike in neutral

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Sound advice if the nut is very tight.

[@jeffarnie]

You made that look so simple that when the time comes, I will follow your advice and do my own. I like the idea of a chain link rather than the crush the pins method. Only thinking that because if on the road and for some reason the chain broke, carrying a spare link is an easy fix.

[@hunczar]

great as always. I hope an endearing and well intentioned caption for your channel would be something like: "Sensible somewhat older gent reflects on his ride, his rides, life, and motorcycles with a dead-pan sense of humor like a father we never had." :-)

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Thank you for mentioning the premature wear of the smaller front sprocket in relation to the bigger rear sprocket, since it does give me the reassurance that this is a fact. ( I knew that, however when I mentioned it on another chain and sprocket video, I was ridiculed for stating the faster wear of the front sprocket by some know it all. Safe rides 👍🏍🙏

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Well it’s pretty obvious to anyone who has any intelligence that the 17 tooth sprocket will rotate 2.52 times to one rotation of the 43 tooth sprocket. So it’s sort of obvious it will wear quicker. But as you know, there is no vaccine for stupidity. But at least you and I can bask in the fact we are right 😁

[@kenbowlus2995]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff You can't fix stupid, not even with duct tape.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

@@kenbowlus2995 ha! And “they” say you can fix everything with duct tape. You are right, they are wrong 🤣

[@ronsmith6242]

Another great video well done very entraining

[@alihsas]

I do not have a bike, never driven one, but I like your videos. Thank you from KSA.

[@phil4986]

Wow. I have never seen a chain be so loose in one part and tight in another like that. Clearly, I never checked my chain correctly. Thanks for the education. I always used the sprocket pull test and your sprocket pull test looked great. But that chain definitely had some issues. My eyes opened for sure.

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Thanks for the info and showing us how to get it done. 💪🔥

[@guillermopeleritti3074]

Muy buen trabajo, bueno claro, muy didáctico. Usted es un maestro. Por favor nunca cambie su Honda NC 750 porque perderíamos un maestro. Felicitaciones

[@biggles50405]

Very interesting video again, you make it look easy. One to keep handy when mine needs changing. 👍

[@rolandstaines3249]

Hi super clear your video on that change of sprockets . Not seen one of them chain breakers years what a great cool . Your two blots weided together brilliant & simple idear . Taking note . All bikes had clipped links back in the day yes no reason for not to use them now & so much easier to do . Thanks great video . Rolley . UK

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate.

[@spiroskaltsoukalas9692]

You have done almost 80.000 km with this chain??? Mine needs changing at almost 40.000 km. And I clean-lube every 3 weeks.Every 800-1000 km Very nice video well made. Thank you very much!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

No. Not 80,000. Around 40,000 is what I get too.

[@mattmarinelli5241]

Thank you, your video really helped me. I did use a rear stand however, which I found made the job seamless

[@doppel-r9595]

Hello from Germany. I also have an 2016 NC 750 X and the original chain is in bad condition at 17.000 km. So I want to mount a better DID chain with JT sprockets soon... Your video came out at the right time, thank you very much!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes the OEM chain was rubbish. I bought a cheap (but better than OEM) chain and just replaced the chain at 22,000 km as the sprockets were not to bad at that km. Then replaced everything at 40,000km.

[@AgentBasil]

As others have said, can't see myself doing that but great to know !

[@juha2031]

My chains have a tight spot also. It does not rattle however. The chains and sprockets are driven under 800km so something is wrong.

[@bensmilesbetter]

"HMMMM MAYBE 🤔 IT IS TIME TO CHANGE MY CHAIN..." 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@motoryzen]

5:31 to 6:08 You could also , if you don't have a vice and bench to mount the vice to, use an impact automotive gun that's rated for up to 400 foot pounds of torque or higher with the correctly sized deep impact socket while standing on the tire. ;) That's how I got my 2019 cb500x's rear wheel's stock sprocket off when I had already removed the front stock sprocket.

[@ioandragulescu6063]

@0:29 that's exactly what happened to me. Inconsistent slack and it was totally random, as in tight spot would appear every 3-4 wheel turns ... Anyhoo, changed sprockets and the chain today and it runs smooth as silk now. Also my fuel consumption decrease by about 0.15 L/100 kms which was an added bonus. or I should say it went back to normal :)

[@deedle6073]

I would cut out a notch on the front sprocket cover so that you don't have to remove the shifter lever.

[@bobfisheruk]

Another Great Video, Thanks. I Hope you remembered to tighten up the Rear Sprocket Nuts though. All the best. Bob F

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Good observation. I forgot to film that. Also forgot to hit “record” when replacing the front sprocket bolt and side cover. 😢

[@bobfisheruk]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thats Fine, I have always been impressed that you are happy to include any mistakes rather than edit them out. All the Best Bob F

[@Grahamvfr]

1.45....woukd you believe ratchet Ring spanners are on my Christmas list haha. Good video.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Well, your life will be complete from Christmas onward. Congratulations.

[@stevelloyd5785]

I don't like it when people talk about chains 'stretching'. That's Bullshit! They WEAR OUT. The links DO NOT become longer as implied by stretching,. The pins and bushes they ride in wear out and the rate of wear increases exponentially. I got my NC750 with 14k km on the clock and had to adjust the chain more than I thought reasonable. I replaced it at about 20k km beacuse it was obviously knackered. Tight spots, rust, side flex, yeah it was Fxuk'd. New chain has been on for 7k km and i've barely looked at it

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Well said.

[@dukedepommefrites8779]

Many thanks for the great video, very clear. Looking at the front sprocket would I be correct in thinking you do a lot of engine braking?

[@Gixxer983]

When mounting a new chain you dont need to lay it on the floor and do a seminar on it.Besides its wrong to measure a new chain to a stretched one anyway. Just push the rear wheel far front and lay it on. You will see instantly whats up. And always rivet a big bike chain. That clip sht is for bicycles and mopeds. Also always put the rear wheel far front, he shoot himself in the knee by leaving less adjustment down the line as the chain ages by not doing that. Also when your mounting the links, measuring, do it on the rear sprocket, everything will be held by the sprocket. The man did many things wrong but hey, its his ass money and bike on the line not mine.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yep. Sooo many experts out there it’s hard to keep up!

[@Gixxer983]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Yeah, your right. So many videos on how to do it right, its hard to mess up these days. Revzilla has a good one for example.

[@halfSpinDoctor]

Love my three sets of Gearwrench ratcheting box-end wreches (ahem. ring spanners ahem.)

[@vandervecken2577]

Excellent vid, just one thing baffled about, why don’t you buy tailored size chains and sprockets, that way you wouldn’t need to cut the new one. The price differential isn’t very much if anything at all👍🏻🙂

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. Chain? Each to their own I guess. It doesn’t bother me to cut the chain to size.

[@PovilasPanavas]

could someone confirm if there's a screw on the right side of chain guard? (it has two on the left, but it seems there's a whole for one on the right as well. My bike's chain guard started to make a lot of noise, and I think I've lost the right screw.

[@christophmensch3945]

Interesting stuff, thanks for sharing 👍!

[@mikefreeriderAsia]

always very informative

[@arcticgummibear4500]

Well Done. You didn't show that you torqued the back sprocket...I wonder if you did?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes. I remembered to do it but not to film it 👍

[@roadwarrior8560]

Great work, not sure I'd trust that clip though. subbed.

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Really surprised spring clips are still in use. I last saw them used on bicycles.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

You have lived a sheltered life 😁

[@MrBeracah]

Just recently changed my lemon chain on the Varadero for exactly the same reason. As usual the rear sprocket for fine but the front definitely needed changed, and that’s at 40K miles. Would be interested to know what mileage others are achieving???

[@Louiem28]

This is horrible I’m at a place right now where I don’t trust the dealers anymore half the time it’s a bunch of young kids they hire off the street with liytke knowledge i’m going to need this job done but I am hesitant in doing it myself Motorcycles could be very stressful in situations like this

[@jarrod1687]

I personally wait until it snaps and puts a hole in my engine case, replace as a pair

[@tombartram7384]

Oh the luxury of a dry climate! In Britain you reckon a C&S will get past 20,000 miles?

[@ThatGuyCalledJames]

Thanks mate, great video!

[@peterkroeker753]

How about using an impact?

[@pg41226]

Thanks for the video :) I’m about to change the chain for the first time and I’d like To use the clip master link as well. What’s your experience with the clip? I read mixed experiences between the clip and rivet variants.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Anyone with ACTUAL personal experience with a clip, has had no problem with then. But there are a lot of armchair experts so you must choose for yourself.

[@brockett]

Nice clear "how to do it" video. I've had one of those ' chain breakers' since granny was a lad and yet never used it Do you opt for the 'clip link' type of chain because the NC doesn't have the power to demand the 'rivet link' ? I have the 2021 model and thinking of my options for the future.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Clip link? Yes that’s right. NC modest power. But the face plate is pressed on so there is little chance of failure on any bike.

[@dukedepommefrites8779]

Do you always change sprockets with chain?

[@JW-xf7ll]

How about integra 750s please,any video,?could teach

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Sorry. No access to S, and to be honest, no interest in it. Though I’m sure it suites a lot of people.

[@richardcormier4561]

Did you remember to put the front bolt on drive sprocket

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ha!

[@dancamaso651]

My gearshifter gets stuck when I change gears, someone told me it was the chain (it is loose and rusty and I do need to change it) but has yours been doing the same thing or am I expecting to change the entire bottom portion?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

If the chain is loose and rusty, so might the gear lever linkages. Clean and out the linkages. Shouldn’t need to replace the lever.

[@ivandasilvadias4966]

hi Honda NC750X Stuff, watching your video, I noticed that the pedalboard you use is different, where I can buy one just like it. I'm having trouble here in Brazil to find it. Thanks

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

From eBay. Here is an example if you search Foot Pegs Honda NC www.ebay.com.au/itm/165141941201?hash=item26733a0bd1:g:v6YAAOSwGb5hcgr0

[@carlfarrington]

I wonder how much noise the cable tie was making against the chain?!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Cable tie?

[@carlfarrington]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff the zip-tie you found up against the front sprocket 🙂

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Arrrrr. Right. No. It was one of those special zip tie ends that cost a fortune but are guaranteed silent 🤣

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

As always nice 👌 and great 👍 job . My question is : is this the first time you change the chain ⛓ with front & rear sprockets , after around 80K kilometers ?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

I think I mentioned it was 40,000km since changed 👍

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff I see , thanks 😊. Another question please : usually after how many kilometers you should change the spark plugs on honda motorcycles ? Or it's different from one model to another?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

You should get 100,000km from iridium plugs which are standard on the NC

[@gusduff7158]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 better to travel than arrive👍

[@motoryzen]

1:46 to 1:53 aka Gear Wrenches..aka Ratcheting Wrenches

[@alexism.a.2830]

Hi Adrien, I have changed the kit just like yours, recently to my NC750XD. The original lasted 15,600 km, how long does it last for you? Thanks and good video.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

The original OEM chain was rubbish. I changed just the chain for another cheap (but way better one) at 22,000km. Then changed to quality chain and sprockets at 44,000km

[@alexism.a.2830]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff thank's very much

[@aliunlu9946]

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[@paulconnell7605]

Another nicely explained tutorial, are you going to take the NC up to 100,000 k ? Or have a replacement bike in mind at some point Cheers Paul

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

I new bike is always nice. But I keep asking myself “what would I be able to do on ??? that the NC can’t do”. And I have to answer “nothing”. So no plans to replace it.

[@MrBeracah]

What is your preference start or chain as I know you had a gs bmw for a number of years. Cost compare etc thks

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Obviously a chain is more work than a shaft. But my BM chewed through 3 diff bearings and seals in its life. They don’t like being submerged in water. But it’s difficult to compare a very expensive BMW with a budget NC. So I won’t try 😁

[@MrBeracah]

Thanks Your reply does help, I know two bikes can’t be directly compared because they both have pros and cons, before even looking at costs. Comparison between cost of the diffs and bearing and seals compares to the chains and sprockets might show an advantage either way. Thanks for all your videos, I really enjoy them all.

[@philippebleau4809]

Recommend investing in a lift table. Maintenance will be much easier and hence more satisfying.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes. I’m sure that’s good for some. But it doesn’t suit me. For me, 99.9% of the time it would just be in the way 😁

[@philippebleau4809]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff oh, and I should have added that if you made your own lift table, with lots of welding, satisfaction level should go through the roof.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes. You make a very valid point. 😁

[@blearyview2254]

Nice job and you make it look so easy, One quick question, I have a 2019 model and did it's third service myself as the warranty has now expired. One of the maintenance items is to check the chain guides, I am interested to understand how long they last and how yours are surviving?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Chain guides? You are talking about the nylon rails over the swing arm? Mine are still fine.

[@blearyview2254]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Yep thats the ones. Good to know they last, cheers.

[@SuperMegaSammy]

@@blearyview2254 i replace mine 2012 NC 700 DCT around 60,000 miles its was broken, chain was slapping the swing arm making horrible noise.

[@blearyview2254]

@@SuperMegaSammy Cheers, my bike only done 6500 miles so good for a while yet 😀

[@AG-wm9tp]

What is the brands of new sprockets?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Sprockets? - RK. But I’ve also used JT sprockets. Couldn’t tell the difference in performance.

[@AG-wm9tp]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thanks.

[@TheFujac]

did you remember to torque up the sprocket nuts once you'd re-installed the wheel?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes 👍