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Old 05-03-2009, 01:54 PM   #1
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My friggin chain is 1 link too big (FML).

All I need to do is cut 1 rivet off and put the master link through that right?
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Old 05-03-2009, 02:23 PM   #2
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You need to remove 1 full link. make sure that the small (inside plate) is left open on the end, so the master will connect.
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Old 05-03-2009, 04:02 PM   #3
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I'm an idiot, it wasnt too long, and it just fell off the sprocket. So now its a link too short, and I need to order a new chain
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Old 05-03-2009, 04:37 PM   #4
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Why order a new chain? Put another rivet link in.
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Old 05-03-2009, 06:48 PM   #5
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yeh I dont know what I'm doing yet I gotta look at it and figure it out
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:23 AM   #6
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I'm an idiot, it wasnt too long, and it just fell off the sprocket. So now its a link too short, and I need to order a new chain
No, you just need to order a smaller sprocket.

Or bigger pliers.

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Old 05-04-2009, 12:34 AM   #7
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No, you just need to order a smaller sprocket.

Or bigger pliers.

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if you lay them side by side you can see if they are the same length before cutting any off.
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Old 05-04-2009, 12:52 AM   #9
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i replaced my chain today and what an adventure, I broke the damn pin to remove the rivet (second time I have done that) and now am missing apiece that crimps the rivet down on the plate.

I was due for a day like that since my fork install went flawlessly the day before

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Old 05-04-2009, 12:56 AM   #10
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I have a new chain arriving on tuesday so I might try and install it myself, if not we have a job to do when we arrive.
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