Chain links

[rbrown620]

Has anyone ever took links out of the original chain? Is there anything wrong with it? My sprockets aren't bad at all but my adjusters all all the way back. :??:

[blaine]

Originally Posted by rbrown620

Has anyone ever took links out of the original chain? Is there anything wrong with it? My sprockets aren't bad at all but my adjusters all all the way back. :??:

lf adjusters are all the way back chain is wore out and needs replacing.Chain & sprockets should replaced in sets. Chain is a #520-110. :2tupidn't I answer this question in your other thread?

[rbrown620]

Yes, but in the other one i asked if it needed to be replaced. I asked if anyone had ever taken out links. Sorry, didn't mean to waste your time. Thanks though, i'll just replace it and stop being a cheap butt. :2tup:

[blaine]

Originally Posted by rbrown620

Yes, but in the other one i asked if it needed to be replaced. I asked if anyone had ever taken out links. Sorry, didn't mean to waste your time. Thanks though, i'll just replace it and stop being a cheap butt. :2tup:

Your not wasting my time.By taking links out of a already weakened chain you risk the chance of breaking the chain and doing bodly harm.The only time you would take out links is when the chain is new and to long.

[Water Warrior 2]

Been there done that. Do not take links out of a well used chain to make it fit. New chain and more than likely new sprockets are adviseable. Going cheap will cost you more in the long run.

[dentheman]

If you do remove links you better have the specialized tool to do so and some knowledge of chains to ensure the plates are properly seated, or you WILL end up with a broken chain at some point. A hammer, nail, and pair of pliers is not going to do the job.

[rbrown620]

Thanks to all for the advice.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by dentheman

If you do remove links you better have the specialized tool to do so and some knowledge of chains to ensure the plates are properly seated, or you WILL end up with a broken chain at some point. A hammer, nail, and pair of pliers is not going to do the job.

Just to clarify, you would be refering to a new chain only I hope. Once an in use chain reaches a certain point it's finished and only good for use as a paper weight.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by dentheman

If you do remove links .............

Good advice but TERRIBLE timing.
You did not, apparently, notice that his chain is worn to the service limit already ??

He needs a new chain and sprockets.......unless he has a death wish.