Re: hello from houston
 

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.


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Re: hello from houston
 

Lol, this is in reference to chain slack. 1/2 inch of slack is the minimum amount of chain slack measured in the middle point between sprockets. Bike on the side stand.

Re: hello from houston
 

im new to this whole bike world and im willing to learn i did notice that when i was checking the old chain i pulled the chain to where i thought looked good after i tightened everything up i moved the bike and the chain got really tight i felt like it was about to snap so i guess i should move the bike before i tighten everything just to be sure?

Re: hello from houston
 

When you raise the rear wheel & rotate it slowly,you will always find a tight spot,this is were you need to adjust your chain at,so as not to be too tight when rotated past the tight spot.
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Re: hello from houston
 

oh ok i see now makes sense i really thought something was wrong with my bike haha... so i got the chain but not the sprockets i looked at the chain and i have to use a tool to press and rivet it? does any one know where i could rent one or buy one at a store instead of online?

Re: hello from houston
 

If your installing the chain yourself I would use a master link,easier to install.Just be sure that the closed end of lock is facing the way of rotation.
:) :cool:

Re: hello from houston
 

Oh, also with chains, like you noticed, they always tighten when you tighten the axle botls so it's a matter of trying and then adjusting, very hard to get it right in just one go.