quick chain question

derf · 05-03-2009, 12:54 PM

My friggin chain is 1 link too big (FML).

All I need to do is cut 1 rivet off and put the master link through that right?

Cutty72 · 05-03-2009, 01:23 PM

You need to remove 1 full link. make sure that the small (inside plate) is left open on the end, so the master will connect.

derf · 05-03-2009, 03:02 PM

I'm an idiot, it wasnt too long, and it just fell off the sprocket. So now its a link too short, and I need to order a new chain

bmblebee · 05-03-2009, 03:37 PM

Why order a new chain? Put another rivet link in.

derf · 05-03-2009, 05:48 PM

yeh I dont know what I'm doing yet I gotta look at it and figure it out

askmrjesus · 05-03-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

I'm an idiot, it wasnt too long, and it just fell off the sprocket. So now its a link too short, and I need to order a new chain

No, you just need to order a smaller sprocket.

Or bigger pliers.

JC

rogue · 05-03-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

No, you just need to order a smaller sprocket.

Or bigger pliers.

JC

zed · 05-03-2009, 11:42 PM

if you lay them side by side you can see if they are the same length before cutting any off.

tommymac · 05-03-2009, 11:52 PM

i replaced my chain today and what an adventure, I broke the damn pin to remove the rivet (second time I have done that) and now am missing apiece that crimps the rivet down on the plate.

I was due for a day like that since my fork install went flawlessly the day before

tom

derf · 05-03-2009, 11:56 PM

I have a new chain arriving on tuesday so I might try and install it myself, if not we have a job to do when we arrive.

05-03-2009, 12:54 PM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	quick chain question My friggin chain is 1 link too big (FML). All I need to do is cut 1 rivet off and put the master link through that right? __________________

05-03-2009, 03:02 PM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I'm an idiot, it wasnt too long, and it just fell off the sprocket. So now its a link too short, and I need to order a new chain __________________

05-03-2009, 03:37 PM	#4
bmblebee Community Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tallahassee Moto: '04 F4i Posts: 373	Why order a new chain? Put another rivet link in. __________________ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store and not a government agency If You Don't Know What Your Rights are...You Won't Have Any

05-03-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	yeh I dont know what I'm doing yet I gotta look at it and figure it out __________________

05-03-2009, 11:56 PM	#10
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I have a new chain arriving on tuesday so I might try and install it myself, if not we have a job to do when we arrive. __________________

05-03-2009, 11:42 PM	#8
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	if you lay them side by side you can see if they are the same length before cutting any off.

05-03-2009, 11:52 PM	#9
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	i replaced my chain today and what an adventure, I broke the damn pin to remove the rivet (second time I have done that) and now am missing apiece that crimps the rivet down on the plate. I was due for a day like that since my fork install went flawlessly the day before tom