Sooooo....I need to add one more link to my chain
04-24-08, 07:56 PM
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Sooooo....I need to add one more link to my chain
im sure this is a noob problem/question...but what is the best way to add this one more link? im having a hell of a time getting it on
04-24-08, 08:02 PM
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Most links are meant to be one way. Once they are broken off.. no more. Does your chain have a powerlink on it already? If not you could use one of those. I friggan love powerlinks.
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...k.aspx?sc=FRGL
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...k.aspx?sc=FRGL
04-24-08, 08:03 PM
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Just don't remove the pin all the way.. just enough to disconnect the chain, and if you have any spare links, insert one link and connect
04-24-08, 09:07 PM
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thats the problem...i already removed the pin...and its a problem getting it back in.
Sounds like im just going to have to buy another
Sounds like im just going to have to buy another
04-24-08, 09:23 PM
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A ghetto trick that works for me, take the two outer link halves totally off the inner link roller part of the chain if the pin is pushed all the way out. You will now have two flat pieces of outer link. Put the links on a piece of plywood and set the pin as perpendicularly in the whole. Hit it as hard as you can with a hammer. Repeat with what will be the opposite end of the other outer link half. The pins should be in enough to be able to go back to your chaintool at this point.
Hopefully this was clear as mud.
Second thought, get a new chain.
Hopefully this was clear as mud.
Second thought, get a new chain.
04-24-08, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jilla82
thats the problem...i already removed the pin...and its a problem getting it back in.
Sounds like im just going to have to buy another
Sounds like im just going to have to buy another
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04-24-08, 09:37 PM
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I would take nitro's anecdote to task and get a new chain. A $12 PC-1 is a lot cheaper than new teeth.
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If you have access to a bike shop a chain is like 8 dollars, i would go that way especially if you dont run brakes. Otherwise the hammer and wood method is as good as any I think.
