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Originally Posted by Bertrand
p.s the chain trick is to buy a high quality DIX-X (or Z for extremes) chain and have it professionally riveted shut.
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Spot On! Totally agree!
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Originally Posted by Bertrand
That way you have to drop the swing arm to fit it and take the opportunity to grease those bearing which seldom see any (especially if -m-wobble-U have anything to do with them!  - sheesh!)
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Bertrand,
When was the last time you replaced a chain? Been a while, eh? 
I agree with with using an X ring chain, and Rivet link. Absolutely no good reason to use an old style clip type master link. If done correctly, a rivet link will not fail.
But to my point ... NO REASON to remove swing arm to replace any chain, ever. Most Japanese bikes come from the factory with an "Endless" chain. Swing arm need NOT come off for replacement. I can break the chain in under one minute with my simple, Made In China, $5 tool. This one is 30 years old:

New aftermarket chains are not "endless" type. Only need be fit, cut to length and riveted up. Done!
I also bought an inexpensive Rivet link tool and with some practice, can now install a new Rivet link. Not a big deal.
But it is a good idea to pull the swing arm and grease those bearings ... maybe once every 3/4 years? More if rain riding a lot or crossing lots of rivers.
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