Ive finally after a week built my bike and the only problem is that the chain is too long. I went out to buy a removal tool and couldnt find anything. I tried to grind it and hit it with a nail any other ideas? I dont want to wait for the tool
I have not seen this type of chain breaker...
I have not seen this type of chain breaker...
I can't see how it could even work to shorten a chain and leave the end intact for re-connection. I mean that's the whole point!
Basic chain breaking:
Chains have 2 parts. The inner part that has the rollers and such, and connecting plates.
A master link is just a connecting plate you can remove.
For that you need to know which pin you remove in the chain, but the leftover dangling plates end up on the waste piece so you have two inner link chain ends to re-connect with a master link outer plate.
For a 2-stroke build this works well.
1. Pull out your spark so there is no compression.
2. Feed your chain up on to the engine sprocket by turning the sprockets retaining nut CLOCKWISE in the normal path of chain flow.
3. Get any tensioner out of the way and run the chain all the way to the back and half way down the sprocket and tight.
Then run the bottom up and around the sprocket tight and look at the links.
4. Marking the link pin is crucial, get a sharpie or a felt pen as trying to mark the pin with your finger is an exercise in frustration ;-}
5. Just find the best pin to remove that leaves the connecting plates on the waste side and mark it well!
I have not seen this type of chain breaker...
I can't see how it could even work to shorten a chain and leave the end intact for re-connection. I mean that's the whole point!
Basic chain breaking:
Chains have 2 parts. The inner part that has the rollers and such, and connecting plates.
A master link is just a connecting plate you can remove.
For that you need to know which pin you remove in the chain, but the leftover dangling plates end up on the waste piece so you have two inner link chain ends to re-connect with a master link outer plate.
For a 2-stroke build this works well.
1. Pull out your spark so there is no compression.
2. Feed your chain up on to the engine sprocket by turning the sprockets retaining nut CLOCKWISE in the normal path of chain flow.
3. Get any tensioner out of the way and run the chain all the way to the back and half way down the sprocket and tight.
Then run the bottom up and around the sprocket tight and look at the links.
4. Marking the link pin is crucial, get a sharpie or a felt pen as trying to mark the pin with your finger is an exercise in frustration ;-}
5. Just find the best pin to remove that leaves the connecting plates on the waste side and mark it well!