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Old 11-05-2012, 10:21 PM   #11
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Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.


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Old 11-05-2012, 11:23 PM   #12
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Be careful you don't make it too tight, usually the tightness/slack varies a bit as you turn the wheel.

Oh and welcome to the forum :2tup:
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.
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:03 PM   #13
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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?



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Old 11-06-2012, 01:12 PM   #14
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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?
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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Old 11-06-2012, 02:26 PM   #15
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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?



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Old 11-06-2012, 03:43 PM   #16
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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?
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.
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Old 11-07-2012, 12:09 AM   #17
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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.
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