Do you guys use the honda spanner or an aftermarket kind for single sided swing arm chain adjustment? The honda one with handle is almost $50, which I find insane. Anyone use a good non oem that's priced reasonable. I found a whole set for $25 but am unsure if they will fit. Is spanner size universal?
2019 cb1000r chain adjustment spanner
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Might be able to find cheaper online
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fault this personally but I’m on the other side of the ‘Pond’
fault this personally but I’m on the other side of the ‘Pond’
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It certainly works a whole lot better on my 2020 than the crappy two piece affair in the tool kit.
I’m not aware that the rear hub changed in 2020 - other members may be able to confirm that ?
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Thanks for posting this CannonBallRun. With my 2010 Honda I found the C spanner in the tool kit was just about okay for adjusting the chain. It was hopeless for adjusting the rear preload, so I bought an Ohlins spanner for that. It works great. Strangely the Ohlin spanner is hopeless in adjusting the chain. After seeing this post, I have just ordered this same C spanner from the same guy on Ebay. Hopefully this C spanner will make the chain adjusting even easier.
Yes, the hub for 2018-2020 is the same
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note the 2pc handle has a bend in it..
and 2 pc so you can reverse the spaner,but the handle stays pointing away from the rim
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and 2 pc so you can reverse the spaner,but the handle stays pointing away from the rim
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A long thin handle might make it past the tyre... Or a shorter one to not scratch the rim
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My Honda chain adjusting spanner arrived in the post the other day. I can confirm it really does get a good grip on the adjuster and works great.
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