Chain tensioner

[Conor_madd]

Hi all, when I was riding yesterday the rotating wheel on my chain tentioner that keeps the chain tight fell off and I lost it on the road. Would I have to order a new chain tentioner or can I just remove some links on the chain?
Thanks!

 

[Chainlube]

By all means, take out a few links. You'll probably still the idler roller though. There are three nuts that have to be tightened up when installing it, one on each side of the roller bearing and one to hold it on.

 

[Guest-9684]

By all means, take out a few links. You'll probably still the idler roller though. There are three nuts that have to be tightened up when installing it, one on each side of the roller bearing and one to hold it on.

Thanks

 

[Conor_madd]

Thanks
You can see where the idler roller fell off

 

[Chainlube]

Out of 14 bikes I only had one break, it actually disintegrated.

 

[Conor_madd]

I’ve had the bike since March and have had lots of problems with leaks in my tank, fuel line and now this

 

[Conor_madd]

Out of 14 bikes I only had one break, it actually disintegrated.

Will I have to buy a new one or can I just remove some links?

 

[Chainlube]

They do take a little bit of mechanical aptitude, that's for sure.

 

[Chainlube]

Will I have to buy a new one or can I just remove some links?

By the look of it, you might be able to get one link off. Probably still need that roller.

Pull the master link and see if you can stretch it enough to go back together.