CBR650R Chain adjustment (tools required)

[cbr650r1234]

Hi All,

I've done some searching but can't find a definitive idea of what tools you need to actually adjust the chain in "UK" speak. I.e. getting the right torque wrench, breaker and socket setup.

Please could someone help me out with Amazon or another trader links so I can get the right equipment?

Right now I have:

Draper 30357 1/2" Square Drive 30 - 210Nm or 22.1-154.9lb-ft Ratchet Torque Wrench Amazon product

Draper 16359 Square Drive Metric Socket 18 Pieces Set, 3/8" Length Amazon product

I have some fixed sized wrenches already to adjust the actual chain tensioner but no idea if I need a breaker bar as well !!!?

 

[Cracker]

Will be listening in on this one.
Also need to know how many Nm the torque wrench should be set at when thightening up.

 

[Brammers]

22mm socket, 27mm socket, 12mm and 10mm open ended spanners.

Torque wrench that can do 98nm which can drive the sockets.

A 3 foot breaker bar.

That's all you need.

J

 

[Cracker]

Thanks brammers, very helpful !

 

[Devilsfan]

I'll add to make sure all of the sockets are 6-point. Anything over-torqued can wind up stripping with a 12-point socket. (Don't ask me how I know!)

 

[cbr650r1234]

Come on please tell us!

 

[Brammers]

Been there done that. 6 point socket for the win.

 

[Cracker]

27mm socket fits on brake side, but 19mm does not fit on the chain side, looks like a 21mm socket will fit. Will find out tommorow.

 

[Brammers]

My bad, I'll edit the post once you confirm.

My problem is that I need to adjust the chain so rarely that I forget 😔

 

[Cracker]

I go get the propper socket later today. Anyone know if there is an easy way to get the plastic cover off to get to the front sprocket ? A workshop manual would be handy...

 

[Brammers]

That's easy, just remove the top gear shift lever (by undoing the pinch bolt) and then undo two hex-socket screws holding the cover in place.

Getting it out from behind the pipes is a faff but not difficult.

J

 

[Brammers]

It's a 22mm socket (just checked). My post had been corrected.

 

[Cracker]

Perfect timming, just about to go buy one. Cheers

 

[AlexS]

The full tools set from Honda will include needed tools for that. Unfortunately, at least in Canada you don't get it with the bike. I ordered them from the dealer separately. Nice set to have with you while you far from home.
https://www.babbittsonline.com/oemparts/a/hon/5c7f2a5987a8661aa0390e75/tool

 

[Brammers]

I do love Honda's optimistic attitude with the 27mm spanner in the tool kit.

You'd need to be The Hulk to undo the axle nut without a 3 foot bar.

Toolkit was obviously designed by Fury.

 

[cbr650r1234]

I'm still massively confused on how to find the six sided sockets and whether it's 1/2 or 3/8. Does anyone know a website which has good options? Amazon just seems more confusing than not !!

 

[Devilsfan]

I'm still massively confused on how to find the six sided sockets and whether it's 1/2 or 3/8. Does anyone know a website which has good options? Amazon just seems more confusing than not !!

If you have a Harbor Freight store or any hardware store should have them. And you should be able to just purchase the socket(s) that you need. Ask for the "6-point" socket for whatever wrench size you're using.

Remember...the larger the socket chances are you'll be needing a 1/2" socket wrench.


Here's one at Harbor Freight:

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-...2-in-drive-27mm-deep-impact-socket-67790.html



***EDIT TO ADD...for the axle nuts I wouldn't worry about a 6-point wrench, although it helps. The reason I say this is because the axle nuts "shouldn't" be torqued down too tight. I've used my 12-point for many axles and never had issues.

Where I DID have issues is with the SPROCKET NUT, and ONLY on my Kawasaki Versys! Every other motorcycle I've owned the sprocket nuts came loose relatively easily.

Again, for the axle nuts you probably won't have a problem. If that's what you have now (12-point wrenches) try it and go easy.

Amazon product

 

[cbr650r1234]

Looks like this set has everything plus a breaker bar ?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bahco-24pc-socket-set/67315#product_additional_details_container

 

[Devilsfan]

Looks like this set has everything plus a breaker bar ?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bahco-24pc-socket-set/67315#product_additional_details_container

Again, if you just want to adjust the chain slack then I suggest a regular wrench. If wanting to replace the drive chain sprockets then I'd go for the ratchet set.

A regular wrench will grip more on the nuts. A socket has more chances of slipping off.

If you have an air compressor with an air gun that's even better!!!

 

[cbr650r1234]

Thanks so much for the replies Devilsfan. After reading all of that and reviewing originall posts it is now finally making sense and why the socket set isn't required.

I will try next weekend on the chain adjustment and report back!

Thanks again all!