Chain too Short

[87sheerips]

OK, just about done with the shee. The chain was too long when I first installed it, so I took a link off (which is actually 2) now it is about 1/8th inch too short. I was running a 45 rear sprocket, and now ordered a 42 to split the difference, think itll work out??

[ledofthezep]

If it's only off an 1/8 of an inch, then when you get the new sprocket you'll be just fine.

[dynabanshee]

Is there not enough adjustment left on your carrier to give you a little more play?

 

Oh, BTW, can you add links once you remove them (like getting another master link)? Never needed to, but wondered... heh.

[fixitrod]

The more master links you have the more chance for failure.... but yes, you can add more chain by using another masterlink. I've done it before.

[ledofthezep]

 

[BdBanshee]

OK, just about done with the shee.  The chain was too long when I first installed it, so I took a link off (which is actually 2) now it is about 1/8th inch too short.  I was running a 45 rear sprocket, and now ordered a 42 to split the difference, think itll work out??

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Yea, when you put on the 42T sprocket you should be OK.

 

If not, I have seen swingarms modified where you remove the axle carrier and make the slots longer that the bottom bolt rides in. Just use a Dremel and grind the slot about a 1/2" further towards the front of the swingarm. Try to maintain the same arc/radius that is already there. I have used a swingarm that was modified like this before with no problems.