Remove a link or buy a new chain

[Dr. Overkill]

Gang,

The chain tension adjusters are turned all the way in on my '01 shee but it's still on the loose side. The chain is in apparently good condition according to a MXer friend (he checked it out when we had it off the bike). I have a 13-tooth front sprocket but otherwise stock chain & rear sprocket AFAIK.

 

I was going to pull a link out of the chain, but a friend of mine said he did that with his bike and the chain ended up being too short, even with the adjusters backed out all the way.

 

Should I try the -1 link (will require buying the gizmo to pop out the link) or just plunk down on a new chain (will require more $)?

 

BTW, my Clymer manual says to check the chain with the wheels off the ground, and that it should have 0.6" slack in the middle. I could swear my old factory manual for my '96 shee (which I no longer have) said to check it on the ground and that it should have about 0.75" slack?

 

thanx...

_dennis

[Redlined]

Both ways you end up with a chain that is the same length, so, I would recommend buying the chain breaker and shortening your chain. You can always use the chain breaker.

 

If you are starting to play around with the gearing, chances are you

[Wallrat]

Rocky Mountain sells a Tusk chain breaker for $10

 

 

part # is 196-004

[Justintoxicated]

Rocky Mountain sells a Tusk chain breaker for $10

part # is 196-004

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you can also remove a link with a dremel by grinding down the tab. If you walready have a dremel or die grinder