need to replace my chain
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6th Gear
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From: delaware
need to replace my chain
My chain popped off the other day. It didn't break. I walked it back on like I used to do on my bicycle. The axle is all t e way back no room to make it tighter. Needs to be replaced. How hard is it to do? What do I do? I. Ave plenty of tools and a jack. Also any rexommendations on a new chain. And how much do they cost? Thanks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Mission,BC.Canada
Changing a chain is fairly easy. But you will probably need to replace the rear sprocket and possibly the front sprocket too. If an x-ring chain is too expensive, don't buy an o=ring. Instead go for a good quality standard roller chain. Standard roller chain, if properly oiled, will last as long as an o-ring chain. A good quality chain will cost you 60-80 bucks, sprockets will be around 50 bucks each. When you bolt the new sprockets on, make sure to put 1 drop of red Locktite on the threads. Invest in a factory service manual.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Banning, CA
A stretched chain will wear the spocket teeth. If you put a new chain on worn sprockets
it will immediately be stretched. Always replace chain and sprockets at the same time.
Modern "O" ring chains are a godsend IMHO. They take an initial stretch and are good
to go without lube fling - just wipe a VERY THIN coat of moly grease on the rollers
every once in a while. Standard aftermarket steel / chromoly sprockets are just fine
without MOCO prices - less than $100 for both. A D.I.D. pro o-ring will cost a little
more but worth it. Might think about having a good dirt bike shop do it as it's regular
maintenance for them - do it all the time and can get just what you need - just no
"aluminum" rear sprocket. IMHO - from an old desert racer.
it will immediately be stretched. Always replace chain and sprockets at the same time.
Modern "O" ring chains are a godsend IMHO. They take an initial stretch and are good
to go without lube fling - just wipe a VERY THIN coat of moly grease on the rollers
every once in a while. Standard aftermarket steel / chromoly sprockets are just fine
without MOCO prices - less than $100 for both. A D.I.D. pro o-ring will cost a little
more but worth it. Might think about having a good dirt bike shop do it as it's regular
maintenance for them - do it all the time and can get just what you need - just no
"aluminum" rear sprocket. IMHO - from an old desert racer.
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