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Old 01-08-04 | 11:06 PM
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How do i make my chain strong?
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Old 01-09-04 | 07:04 PM
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Old 01-09-04 | 07:11 PM
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none of this makes sense....does it greywolf my kiwi friend..?
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Old 01-09-04 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lrindfle
How do i make my chain strong?
Boil it in spinach juice?
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Old 01-09-04 | 07:22 PM
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Boil it in spinach juice?
Nahh you just gotta lubricate it with EPO
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Old 01-09-04 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lrindfle
How do i make my chain strong?
Teach your chain how to do bench presses, deadlifts, squats, pullups and pushups.
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Old 01-09-04 | 09:13 PM
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are you having problems with breaking chains? need more info here, what type of riding and your exact problem...... that is if you really want help
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Old 01-09-04 | 09:15 PM
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If you exercise your chain it will become stronger so go out and ride it on your bike you silly person
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Old 01-09-04 | 09:32 PM
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Be careful you don't overtrain your chain.

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Old 01-09-04 | 09:40 PM
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If your chain is being a bad chain, send it to bed with no supper after whipping it with your chain whip.

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Old 01-09-04 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gwhunt23
If your chain is being a bad chain, send it to bed with no supper after whipping it with your chain whip.

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But, thats CHAIN ABUSE
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Old 01-09-04 | 11:04 PM
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I have said it before......chains are so over rated. NO CHAINS 4 LIFE!
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Old 01-12-04 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by lrindfle
How do i make my chain strong?
Tig welds
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