![]() Would I carry it in my tool kit to travel with, no!, What if MP sponsored me with it…still no! It weighs nearly TWO POUNDS!!! So much better, but the tools required are very heavy to be strong enough to complete the task and most likely too heavy to carry in your kit to justify their minimal use! (I’ll come back to this and a solution)Ībove you can see where a chain has two pressed links ‘repairing’ a broken chain where spring clips had failed with that small section of unused chain you had in your kit.Ī great tool to fit press/ rivet fit chains together is the Motion Pro PBR Chain tool What about a press fit outer link instead? Safety wire to the rescue again, the object here is to stop the plate leaving the chain, this is the most likely time that the chain snap could happen, secure like this Just make sure it’s between the rollers so the chain won’t ‘cut’ the safety wire as it rotates. Other options are to secure it with safety wire Yes, mounting the clip on the inside of the chain will make it less prone to being hit and being knocked loose or off completely ![]() …but what if its the only one I have, in the middle of nowhere, any tips for keeping it secure? It needs to be a snug fit, a loose-fitting clip has more likelihood of coming off, carry a spare or two How important is the quality of the retaining clip? Put your shock back in place, put both wheels back on the ground and make a mental note of your chain slack/ play: a measurement, a finger or two in a certain location, maybe a socket, or a key as a reminder for measurement – whatever works for you to make sure that chain is set at the right slack and has the right amount of play. Once you do this then check your tension there should be a little play, maybe 3/8″ or so, and tighten your axle at this point. The easiest way to know this is to undo or take out your rear shock and create a line along all three. Or, installing the chain at the correct tension but putting the retaining clip on the wrong way around, then it gets knocked off.Ĭhain tension will be at its maximum when the transmission main shaft, swingarm pivot, and axle are all aligned. Usually, the reason is installation error, putting on the chain and adjusting it tension too tight. Plain and simple, yes, likely…not so much. ![]() That extra few links could come in handy and is worth its weight in your tool roll if you intend on taking long trips, and to help you fix a snapped chain Initially buying the chain you like, X-brand, if you can always buy it oversized/ length and shorten it to fit yourself. Mostly, a well looked after chain can last a very long time, tens of thousands of miles/ km’s, regular cleaning and oiling will extend its life significantly.Ĭhain quality really is one of those parts of the bike, that you do get what for you pay for.Ī few words to make it a little better, safer, reliable and a tool you may have not seen… Ok chain people, a few minor tips that might stop you getting stranded or help you out if you have chain issues or you want to lighten your toolkit. If you have a shaft final drive there is nothing for you here…at all.
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