Are there any tricks to getting to the retaining bolt on the shifter lever? I need to adjust my lever down and the bolt looks dang near impossible to get at.
I use the box end of a 10mm wrench upside down. You can't get a good hold with the open end. Take off the plastic sprocket cover at least. Believe it or not, the best way is to drop the chain out of the way, then it's no problem at all, and a good time to clean and lube the chain too. Have fun....
got it done. Wrapped the link around the rear sprocket and tapped the pins with a 1/4" drive extension (I need to get a punch). Afterward, I pressed the link back together with a giant pair of channel locks (again, lacking the right tool for the job).
George uses 2 6mm nuts and a small pair of vice grips to push the plate on, some guys use the nuts and small "C" clamp, the way you did it works too. I personally for the last 30yrs put mine on with my fingers after I drill the damn thing out (the proper size) then if I need to deal with it on the trail.... well..... easy as pie. In case you're wondering... in 30yrs., never a problem with that method. In the old days master links came with the plates a push fit. Man I hope I didn't start a big controversy ! But I would like to know what the best chain lube is.....LOL....LOL..... Happy Trails.......
I've used everything from Belray to PJ1, Chainwax, Honda's chainlube etc... Lately I've been just using WD40. At least it doesn't gunk up around the c/s sprocket.
make sure the shifter does not hit the frame rail underneath on a downshift...on my '00 610, I could not move the shifter from stock location without having it hit the frame rail.... I used a 10mm box end wrench, cover off, chain still on, but took the lower roller off.
