So today I undertook the daunting (read:gooey) task of replacing both sprockets and the drive chain.
Everything came apart relatively easy, and using the trackside chain tool set I had no issue removing the chain. Everything is coated with a heavy layer of chain lube, and this stuff is rough. Gets everywhere, and on everything, and doesn't wash off very easily, if at all.
Well, come to the part where I'm ready to install the new chain, and I realize the writeup I'm reading here calls for 118 links. The chain I got from mopowersports.com is 120 links. So, I get the chain tool out and start to try and remove a couple links. Well, the damn pin goes off-center and bends then breaks.
So I had to dremel off one side of the rivet and was able to push it back through using the smaller push pin in the chain tool. Well, the chain is still too long. I'm gonna have to remove another couple links. This must be due to the 45 tooth sprocket I've installed. So 116 links I guess, but that'll have to wait until I can get a new push pin, hopefully by tomorrow.
So in the meantime, by bike is taking up the whole garage in pieces and I have no transportation. I want to curse and swear.
Seems like you should be able to buy the chain in the correct length and not have to go through all this hassle!!!
Everything came apart relatively easy, and using the trackside chain tool set I had no issue removing the chain. Everything is coated with a heavy layer of chain lube, and this stuff is rough. Gets everywhere, and on everything, and doesn't wash off very easily, if at all.
Well, come to the part where I'm ready to install the new chain, and I realize the writeup I'm reading here calls for 118 links. The chain I got from mopowersports.com is 120 links. So, I get the chain tool out and start to try and remove a couple links. Well, the damn pin goes off-center and bends then breaks.
So I had to dremel off one side of the rivet and was able to push it back through using the smaller push pin in the chain tool. Well, the chain is still too long. I'm gonna have to remove another couple links. This must be due to the 45 tooth sprocket I've installed. So 116 links I guess, but that'll have to wait until I can get a new push pin, hopefully by tomorrow.
So in the meantime, by bike is taking up the whole garage in pieces and I have no transportation. I want to curse and swear.
Seems like you should be able to buy the chain in the correct length and not have to go through all this hassle!!!
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