Hi guys,
I recently bought my first xs650 (a 1982) because I wanted to own a bike I could fix. I've had a bike before, but it was a newer-model sportsbike, and I really had no clue how to do anything but change the oil. I want to learn how to actually do things to this bike, like fix, maintain, create, etc.
I've been reading up on everything here, and I'm starting to tear apart the back end of the bike so I can hardtail it. I've run into a snag though trying to remove the chain. I searched the forum and even browsed the Knucklebuster shop manual, but didn't find a solution. I "broke" the chain by removing the master link, but I can't figure out how to get it off the sprocket nearest the front wheel. Any help?
Thank you in advance.
I recently bought my first xs650 (a 1982) because I wanted to own a bike I could fix. I've had a bike before, but it was a newer-model sportsbike, and I really had no clue how to do anything but change the oil. I want to learn how to actually do things to this bike, like fix, maintain, create, etc.
I've been reading up on everything here, and I'm starting to tear apart the back end of the bike so I can hardtail it. I've run into a snag though trying to remove the chain. I searched the forum and even browsed the Knucklebuster shop manual, but didn't find a solution. I "broke" the chain by removing the master link, but I can't figure out how to get it off the sprocket nearest the front wheel. Any help?
Thank you in advance.