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Offline philward

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VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« on: May 05, 2021, 06:01:28 PM »
Can anyone tell me what tools are required to adjust the chain on a VFR800 please? I've just been stopped by a guy who knows I have bikes asking if I could adjust his chain as he's been quoted 1 hours labour to have it adjusted! He said he'd pop round but just trying to prepare (as never been near a single sided set up)
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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2021, 07:26:11 PM »
Thanks Ken, he says he hasn't got any tools so hopefully a C spanner from a shock/steering head will fit
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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2021, 07:34:55 PM »
A shock c spanner won't fit. If the bike has the Honda tools under the seat it should be there. Two parts, the C and a handle.

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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2021, 08:01:59 PM »
Yes a 17mm pinch bolt holds the hub in place.  You will need a large C spanner, this is the one in the tool kit. [ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ]
Now where did I put that 10mm socket?

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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2021, 08:02:59 PM »
The VFR C-spanner has two nibs on it to engage with the eccentric nut.
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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2021, 08:16:26 PM »
Thanks guys - not sure when he will arrive - he probably has the C spanner - I know him from my local, he's the sort that 'latches' on to people in the pub! Not the brightest button and he may not know its under the seat. Have to help a fellow biker out but hope he doesn't 'latch' onto me!
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Offline Moorey

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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2021, 09:46:38 PM »
Change your pub you know it will end in tears.

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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2021, 09:49:39 PM »
Is he like the Inbetweeners a "Friend"
Similar!
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Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
Kawasaki ZZR1100D3 (1995)
Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2021, 09:54:04 PM »
Change your pub you know it will end in tears.
Good point but my wife doesn't suffer fools so she will fire him off when we are in the pub! Just need to make sure he doesn't spoil my private 'garage time' by turning up to sort all his service issues!
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Honda CB750K2 (1975)
Honda CB500K2 (12/1972)
Honda CR750 Replica (1972)
Honda CB350K0 (1969)
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Kawasaki ZZR250 (1990) Project (Going on eBay ASAP)

Offline cooleronthecoast

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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2021, 08:57:52 AM »
He can't be all bad if he's got a VFR! ;)
Now where did I put that 10mm socket?

Offline Laverda Dave

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Re: VFR800 Chain Adjustment
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2021, 09:21:03 AM »
He can't be all bad if he's got a VFR! ;)

Obviously a person of exceptional taste to own one of Mr Honda's best creations. I bet he's the first person to get a round of drinks in at the pub🍺🍺
1976 Honda 400/4
1977 Rickman Honda CR750
1999 Honda VFR 800FX
1955 750 Dresda Triton
1978 Moto Morini 350 Sport
1978 Honda CB400/4 'Rat' bike
1982 Laverda 120 Jota

 

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