hi all
had the day off so decided to try clean and lube the chain and sprockets for the first time. propped it up and took off the fairings. and after sitting there for half an hour just learning how its all put together i got into it. i took the front sprocket cover off first as well as the clutch lever. there was so much gunk and crap in there, i could barely see the sprocket. the guy i bought it from said he cleaned them about 4 months ago. doesnt seem like they have been cleaned sinece the bike came out 20 years ago.
i put a crobar wrapped in towels in the rear wheel to undo the front sprocket. i left the bike in neutral ( should i have left it in gear? i left it in neutral cause i thought it would have to be in neutral for spinning the rear wheel to lube the chain once its on). does it matter if the sprocket doesnt fit into the exact same grooves? does it put anything off? (speedo or timing? etc... yes im a noob). anyway then i undid the rear bolt and took it out and took the wheel off. tomorrow ill clean the chain and sprockets.
also should i put any lube or grease on the grooves of the front sprocket when im putting it back in? also for the bolt in the rear wheel?[hr]
Also since I've got the wheel off I might change the rear brake pads. Any preferred brands of just use the standard ones from Honda? And what's a good chain lube to use?
had the day off so decided to try clean and lube the chain and sprockets for the first time. propped it up and took off the fairings. and after sitting there for half an hour just learning how its all put together i got into it. i took the front sprocket cover off first as well as the clutch lever. there was so much gunk and crap in there, i could barely see the sprocket. the guy i bought it from said he cleaned them about 4 months ago. doesnt seem like they have been cleaned sinece the bike came out 20 years ago.
i put a crobar wrapped in towels in the rear wheel to undo the front sprocket. i left the bike in neutral ( should i have left it in gear? i left it in neutral cause i thought it would have to be in neutral for spinning the rear wheel to lube the chain once its on). does it matter if the sprocket doesnt fit into the exact same grooves? does it put anything off? (speedo or timing? etc... yes im a noob). anyway then i undid the rear bolt and took it out and took the wheel off. tomorrow ill clean the chain and sprockets.
also should i put any lube or grease on the grooves of the front sprocket when im putting it back in? also for the bolt in the rear wheel?[hr]
Also since I've got the wheel off I might change the rear brake pads. Any preferred brands of just use the standard ones from Honda? And what's a good chain lube to use?