1a.
Before cutting your chain, loosen it
using your motorcycle's rear wheel
adjusters. Position your KM500R or KM501E
over your chain on the bottom side of your
swingarm; cut the pin on the right side of the
link you choose first. If your chain has a
master link, it is easier to cut the chain at
the master link.
2a. Set the Cutting pin location on your
chain tool's U-shaped holder to the point A
position.
3a. To align the tool's Cutting pin with the
chosen pin head, turn the tool's large bolt
head clockwise by hand until the Cutting
pin comes in contact with the pin head. At
this point, make sure that the cutting pin is
lined up with the center of the pin you wish
to push out.
Cutting & Riveting Instructions for
D.I.D KM500R* and KM501E* tools
CHAIN INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
A. U-shaped holder
B. Tool body
C. Hexagon part of tool body
D. Bolt head
E. Plate holder
F. Cutting pin (with groove)*
* All of the KM500R tools are equipped with the KM500R Cutting pins which are required to
rivet 525ZVM-X and 530ZVM-X chains. If you are using the older KM500 or the KM501E
tools you need to upgrade to the new KM500R pins in order to rivet 525ZVM-X &
530ZVM-X chains. The KM500R pins are compatible with KM500 and KM501E tools. The
KM500R pins have a groove around the larger diameter portion of the pins.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Groove
Chain Cutting
KM500R
PROFESSIONAL
Forged Steel Tool Designed for heavy
volume dealer use
KM501E
SPORT
Machined Steel Tool Designed for
moderate rider use
These unique tools are designed to cut
chain, press fit connecting link side plates,
and rivet pin heads. These tools are for use
with D.I.Ds ZJ rivet connecting link only.
The KM500R and KM501E tools may be
used to cut any 520, 525, 50(530) or 532
chains. They may also be used to press side
plates on to FJ press fit clip type connecting
links.
If your motorcycle came with an endless type
chain, it is strongly recommend that you use
a ZJ rivet type connecting link when replac-
ing your chain. Also for sealed chains, you
are strongly recommended to use ZJ con-
necting links. The operation of cutting,
pressing and riveting work with the KM500R
or KM501E tools must be performed with
complete adherence to the instructions.
11a. Hold the hexagon part of the tool body
with a 27mm closed end wrench and turn
the bolt with a 19mm closed in wrench
clockwise until the top of the pins make con-
tact with the groove in the Plate holder.
12a. After pressing the sideplate on, disas-
semble the chain tool and remove it from
the chain. The next step is to flare out the
pins heads for ZJ (Rivet type) or installing
the slide clip for the FJ (Cliptype) master
link.
10a. Slide the U-shaped portion of the tool
over the inside of the connecting link. Care-
fully line up the dimples on the inside of the
U-shaped holder with the pin heads of the
connecting link. The Cutting pin also needs to
be flipped over to where the rivet side is point-
ed out. Fit the Tool body together and position
the Plate holder onto the sideplate that needs
to be pressed on. (For FJ clip type links, flip
Plate holder over.) Slide the pin's riveting side
into the Plate holder and slide the pin side into
the inside of the tool.
Press Fitting Connecting Link Side Plates
9a. With the inside of the connecting link
pushed into place holding the chain
together with the pins sticking out the out-
side of the chain, slide the O-Rings/X-
Rings into place and temporarily press the
other side plate on the pins by hand. Set the
Cutting pin location on your chain tool's U-
shaped holder to the point A position.
7a. Connect the new chain to the old chain
using either a wire or connecting link. Shift
transmission into neutral and slowly pull the
old chain from under the swingarm toward
the rear which then pulls the new chain from
the top towards the countershaft sprocket.
When new chain goes completely around
the front sprocket and out under the
swingarm, disconnect the old chain and pull
both ends together under the center of the
swingarm.
8a. Before installing the connecting link, be
sure to put a heavy coat of the supplied
grease into the holes of the bushings of the
new chains links, and on the surface of the
connecting links pins. If you are installing an
O-Ring or X-Ring chain, don't forget to put
heavily greased O-Rings or X-Rings on
the pins between the sideplates on both
sides of the chain.
Old Chain
New Chain
Groove
4a. Use a 27mm closed in wrench to hold
firm the body of your chain tool while using
a closed end 19mm wrench on the tool's
hexagon bolt head to tighten. It will be easi-
er to tighten the bolt if you position your
wrenches 30 apart.
5a. Turn 19mm wrench clockwise on the
tool's Hexagon bolt head to push the pin
completely out.
6a. After pushing the pin out, disassemble
the chain tool from the chain.
13a. Position the U-shaped holder as seen
above.
13b. For clip type (FJ) install the open end
of the clip so that it faces in the opposite
direction of the chain drive direction.
14a. Set aside the Plate Holder and set the
pin on the tool body to the B position to
flare out the pin heads.
15a. Hold the hexagon part of the tool
body by with a 27mm closed in
wrench, and the bolt head with a 19mm
closed end wrench; turn clockwise until the
flare part of the pin head makes contact
with the surface of the side plate.
16a. Example of proper flared pin head. If
your pin heads are not flared to this extent,
Realign chain tool and flare pin heads until
they look like the above photo. If your pin
heads have cracks or the connecting link is
stiff when flexed, remove connecting link
and install a new one.
16a. FLARE DIMENSIONS
0.213 to 0.220............520V
0.217 to 0.228............520ERV3
0.217 to 0.228............520ZVM2
0.217 to 0.228............525ZVM2
0.217 to 0.228............530ZVM2
0.217 to 0.228............520ZVM-X
0.217 to 0.228............520VM
0.217 to 0.228............525VM2
0.217 to 0.228............530VM
0.217 to 0.228............520ATV
0.217 to 0.228............520VT2
0.217 to 0.228............520NZ
0.217 to 0.228............525NZ
0.217 to 0.228............530NZ
0.224 to 0.236............*525ZVM-X & 530ZVM-X
*Note: Make sure that the Cutting pin has a groove
if you are riveting the 525ZVM-X or 530ZVM-X chains.
These chains can not be riveted by the old Cutting pins.
Riveting ZJ Connecting Link Pin Heads
SPROCKET ALIGNMENT
It is important to check sprockets for
wear periodically. If wear occurs on the
side of the teeth, it means there is mis-
alignment, a condition which will result
in greatly reduced chain life. Check
sprocket alignment visually by sighting
across them from the rear of the motor-
cycle or by placing a yard stick against
them to see if they are in the same
plane. Realign or replace as required.
When new sprockets are installed, they
should be carefully aligned on the
shafts with a straight edge.
Misalignment increases drive noise level
and also increases chain and sprocket
wear. Chains operating on misaligned
sprockets have a tendency to develop
tight joints because sprocket teeth force
the inside plates outward on the bush-
ings, thus binding the joint.
SAG ADJUSTMENT
A drive chain that is too tight speeds up
wear by excessive pressure on the
sprocket teeth, the chain joints and the
shaft bearings. A chain that is too
loose will wear quickly and may have a
whip action that can cause it to snap. A
chain that is too tight or too loose will
result in excessive elongation. Normal
sag (see diagram) is 3/4"*. To check,
press down on the top strand of the
drive chain with your fingers. Tighten or
loosen to achieve 3/4"*.
KM500R Cutting
and Riveting Pin
Groove
1a. Items needed to clean your chain; chain
cleaner, soft towel, tray and for Non-O-Ring
chain ONLY a soft brush.
2a. Before applying chain cleaner, put a
tray under the chain and hold a towel behind
the chain to prevent overspraying. Put the
motorcycle on stand to allow rotating the
rear wheel. Spray on cleaner while rotating
rear wheel by hand to clean the entire chain.
3a. For Non-O-Ring chain ONLY, you may
brush away heavy dirt with a soft brush.
Even a soft brush might damage O-Rings
and X-rings, so please do NOT use a brush
on sealed chains. And never use wire brush.
5a. Items needed to lubricate your chain;
chain lube, soft towel and a tray.
7a. Before spraying on the chain lube, put a
tray under the chain and hold a towel behind
the chain to prevent overspraying on the
motorcycle. Put the motorcycle on stand to
allow rotating the rear wheel. When spraying
on chain lube, keep the can nozzle a
distance of between 2 to 4 away from the
chain. While spraying, rotate the rear wheel
by hand to coat the entire chain.
6a. Shake the chain lube can a couple of
times to mix up the ingredients.
4a. After cleaning the chain, wipe the chain
with a soft towel to remove any remaining
dirt and chain cleaner. Rotate rear wheel by
hand to clean the entire chain.
8a. After spraying on the chain lube, wipe
the chain with a soft towel to remove excess
chain lube. Rotate the rear wheel by hand
and wipe the entire chain.
Lubrication
D.I.D Chain Cleaning and Lubrication
Instruction Manual.
Cleaning
To keep your chain in top condition it is
recommended that you clean and lubricate
your chain every 300 to 400 miles. Even
O-Ring and X-Ring chains require lubrica-
tion. Your O-Ring or X-Ring chain is sealed
with D.I.Ds Specially Formulated Grease
between the pins, bushings and seals only.
Sealed chains require lubrication on the
rollers and external parts to guard against
corrosion, ozone damage and to extend the
life of the chains rubber seals. Never use
volatile solvents to clean your chain and
never soak your chain to clean it. It is
recommended that you use a chain lube
that is compatible with rubber O-Rings and
X-Rings. O-Ring chains should be replaced
after 10,000 miles while X-Ring chains
should be replaced after 20,000 miles.
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