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newb503
11-12-2007, 02:27 PM
The chain has been cut down and is the perfect size for the sprockets its just sometimes the chain doesn't completly fit into the sprocket.

I have a feeling its because its not lubbed and is completly bare because its brand new but idk.

I also took the chain off and noticed some links weren't bending or were really hard to so i sprayed some wd40 on them and are waiting to check it out later.

Any help will be appreciated thanks.
schofell84
11-12-2007, 03:12 PM
the links need to be freed up ...
Blitz$M.Inc.$
11-12-2007, 03:25 PM
when mine are like that i just ride it some to loosen it up then oil it
newb503
11-13-2007, 01:04 PM
ok well its also running against the metal frame is it supposed to do that? Its not too loose because i cant break anymore links or it wont fit. If you dont understand give me ur email and ill send pics.
Blitz$M.Inc.$
11-13-2007, 01:25 PM
what sprockets do you got?
im runnin 14/28 and its close to my swing. it slapps up against it sometimes
its ok tho i raced with it like that
newb503
11-13-2007, 01:27 PM
this is whats wrong and i cant cut anymore links?
Blitz$M.Inc.$
11-13-2007, 01:30 PM
looks like a 28 on the back
i had to remove about 5 links from stock i think
you need a chain breaker to take out one maybe two more links and you will be straight
newb503
11-13-2007, 03:11 PM
thats the problem i cant do that or the chain wont fit together properly? I took it to get the chain broken down and the guy said you can only take off 2 links at a time becuase of the way the master link works.

Would it be ok if i left it like this. Its now going in the holes and stuff becuase i lubbed it but hits the frame and basically roles on it.

Would there be a problem later on if i leave it like this?
newb503
11-13-2007, 03:12 PM
o and yes it is a 28 and ive already removed exactly 5 links and went from a 14 to a 16 in the front.
The Nutty Professor
11-13-2007, 04:34 PM
thats the problem i cant do that or the chain wont fit together properly? I took it to get the chain broken down and the guy said you can only take off 2 links at a time becuase of the way the master link works.

Would it be ok if i left it like this. Its now going in the holes and stuff becuase i lubbed it but hits the frame and basically roles on it.

Would there be a problem later on if i leave it like this?

No the chain as is is dangerous. It can skip off the sprocket and destroy all kinds of stuff including body parts.
Blitz$M.Inc.$
11-13-2007, 05:00 PM
take out two more then, you should have a chain breaker yourself, then you will be good
newb503
11-14-2007, 01:05 PM
do u know where i can buy one for cheap that will do the job i really dont want to pay 28 dollars for one at pbu and just use it once
newb503
11-14-2007, 01:18 PM
Oh and the problem is if i take out two more the chain will not fit back together once on the bike. We looked at it and it cant be done, its either too loose or too tight.
Blitz$M.Inc.$
11-14-2007, 01:47 PM
ok then are you adjusting the wheel properly?
the back wheel should be slid up till there is no adjustment left
then put the chain on so its loose a bit
then tighten up your chain adjusters on either side of the wheel
its easy once you know how
i bought mine from pbu as well and ive used it about ten times now thumbsup2
55IsABigLie
11-15-2007, 03:41 PM
when mine are like that i just ride it some to loosen it up then oil it

I use the quality light-weight spray stuff (no, not WD40 lol!) on the chain- and man it really works. The first time I sprayed it and spun the rear wheel, I almost thought something broke. I was like- yep proof enough for me. ok- I guess this stuff really does work. bluelaugh

Some of that will probably help your chain mesh better Blitz.

--55