A common task with a custom bike is having to install a motorcycle chain that is longer than stock. A good way to do this is get a chain that is a bit longer than you need and cut, or break, it down to size using a chain breaker. There are also other handy but necessary tools, such as a chain puller that helps tension the chain just right for you to install your master link on your drive chain or primary chain. Shortening a chain is an easy task, here we show you step-by-step if you haven't done it before.

If you have a hardtail motorcycle with any stretch to it, that is longer wheelbase than stock, you will need a longer chain. Fit your chain around the sprocket on your motor and rear wheel. On a bike such as a unit Triumph a bit of heavy grease on the end of the chain will help hold it in place while you turn the drive sprocket by hand (with bike in neutral) to thread the chain around it. If you already have a chain on a bike a simple way to thread the chain is to attach the new chain to the end of the old chain with a master link and pull it through.