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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
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
No, you just need to order a smaller sprocket.

Or bigger pliers.

JC


:lmao: :lmao:
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 :lol:

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.
tommymac
05-04-2009, 12:33 AM
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.

LMK if I need to bring the chain press.

Tom
Phenix_Rider
05-04-2009, 07:13 AM
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 :lol:

tom

Did you grind the rivet head off first? All these chain problems, somebody needs to bring a dremel.
derf
05-04-2009, 07:53 AM
LMK if I need to bring the chain press.

Tom

Yes
tommymac
05-04-2009, 08:13 AM
Did you grind the rivet head off first? All these chain problems, somebody needs to bring a dremel.

No theres a piece you use first that pushes the rivet out the back of the chain. I think I was on an odd angle with it and it let go on me.

Tom
zed
05-04-2009, 09:26 AM
should grind the rivet first, then use the breaker pin to push it through.

that's why you bent the pusher pin.

I just got the motion pro chain breaker/riveter set last week. like $100 retail. it has everything in it, breaker, press and riviter.
G-Rex
05-04-2009, 09:57 AM
I just got the motion pro chain breaker/riveter set last week. like $100 retail. it has everything in it, breaker, press and riviter.

I bought this exact same kit about 3 years ago. BEST $100 I ever spent!
Particle Man
05-04-2009, 10:03 AM
dremel FTW :D
Amber Lamps
05-04-2009, 12:27 PM
I bought this exact same kit about 3 years ago. BEST $100 I ever spent!

Yep, I bought that kit, geez almost 10 years ago. BTW I bought a cheap breaker because the breaker part of the kit left something to be desired. A $10 breaker works better and doesn't require any grinding.
Phenix_Rider
05-04-2009, 12:31 PM
should grind the rivet first, then use the breaker pin to push it through.

that's why you bent the pusher pin.

I just got the motion pro chain breaker/riveter set last week. like $100 retail. it has everything in it, breaker, press and riviter.

Exactly- 2 minutes of easy work saves breaking a tool.
zed
05-05-2009, 02:11 AM
Yep, I bought that kit, geez almost 10 years ago. BTW I bought a cheap breaker because the breaker part of the kit left something to be desired. A $10 breaker works better and doesn't require any grinding.

I've got one of the motion pro chain breakers, this one.

http://www.motionpro.com/images/articles/chain_breaker/chain_breaker.jpg

you still want to grind the pin, makes it much easier to push the pin out without bending your pusher pin. or you have a better one. got a picture of it?
Amber Lamps
05-05-2009, 02:24 AM
I've got one of the motion pro chain breakers, this one.

http://www.motionpro.com/images/articles/chain_breaker/chain_breaker.jpg

you still want to grind the pin, makes it much easier to push the pin out without bending your pusher pin. or you have a better one. got a picture of it?

This one...
zed
05-05-2009, 02:31 AM
they actually had one of those at the shop where I got the kit but I really needed the press and riveter so...

I've got a cut off wheel to break the chain if it comes down to it.

this is the one I picked up last week. does it all.

http://www.motionpro.com/images/items/08-0467.jpg
Amber Lamps
05-05-2009, 06:33 PM
they actually had one of those at the shop where I got the kit but I really needed the press and riveter so...

I've got a cut off wheel to break the chain if it comes down to it.

this is the one I picked up last week. does it all.

http://www.motionpro.com/images/items/08-0467.jpg

Yep I have that kit too.