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300rman
01-24-2008, 12:57 PM
does anyone know where i can get the wrench to tighten the chain on my 84 r for a reasonable price?

the hammer and screwdriver method is going to break off the teeth soon, and i dont want to be fixin it.

TeamGeek6
01-24-2008, 01:30 PM
If thats like the 86 (is it?) then shouldnt need a hammer. If it turns hard, the carrier/swingarm might be rusted or full of dirt. I just loosen the clamps and use pliers handles- no force needed.

Rustytinhorn
01-24-2008, 06:14 PM
I remember finding a spanner wrench for my 85 R at www.cachehy.com once.

300rman
01-26-2008, 02:19 AM
ok, i found the list of stuff, which one would i need?
http://www.cachehy.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

Rustytinhorn
01-26-2008, 04:43 AM
ok, i found the list of stuff, which one would i need?
http://www.cachehy.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

Is the preload ring (I dont know the real name of it) on the shock the same size as the axle bearing carrier adjuster?

300rman
01-26-2008, 10:01 AM
i dont know, i cant go look at it :/. i would venture to say no.
but one of those 2 spanner wrenches is what i need, correct?

Rustytinhorn
01-26-2008, 06:02 PM
I'm sorry, your link didn't take me to any specific parts....??
I'm not sure what size wrench (mm's) the chain adjuster requires. And I don't know if the 84's are different sizes than the 85's.
I was only able to find a spanner wrench for the shock preloads, not the chain adjuster. I was hopin the preload ring would be the same size as the chain adjuster, then you would only have to buy one wrench for both.

http://www.cachehy.com/eshopprod_cat_3474-21429-6392_product_422097.MOTION_PRO174_SHOCK_WRENCH.htm

stealthduner
01-26-2008, 06:03 PM
Is the preload ring (I dont know the real name of it) on the shock the same size as the axle bearing carrier adjuster?

I baught the Motion Pro shock spanner wrench and opened up the large end a little bit to accomadate the carrier. It worked really well on my 83 250R. OH and the hammer method is why i have a new carrier:cry: the guy i baught it from used a drift and a large hammer.....i had no teeth left

here is the spanner i baught
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/honda_mx_-_atc_shock_wrench/

Rustytinhorn
01-26-2008, 06:21 PM
Ya, thats the one I was thinking of, havent tried it out yet though.
Basically you want a hook spanner wrench, but what size? I don't know.
Sears has some nice ones too, but like I said, never bought one and tried it.
I'm probably going to order the double sided motion pro one, along with just the little single side 3/8 inch spanner wrench for the shock since its such a tight fit, and I can put my 3/8 inch ratchet on there to adjust the preload.

Sears:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?vName=Tools&keyword=hook+spanner+wrench&sLevel=0&sid=ISx20070515x00001b

Heres the 3/8 one I was talkin about.
http://www.cachehy.com/eshopprod_cat_3474-21429-6392_product_422092.PRE-LOAD_SPANNER_WRENCH.htm

And also one for the axle:
http://www.cachehy.com/eshopprod_cat_3474-21429-6392_product_422061.MOTION_PRO174_HONDA_ATC_AXL.ht m