So I'm replacing my sprockets and installing a new chain. Just doing standard 15front and 41 rear. I know I need a 104 link chain. The chain I ordered is 110 so I'm jsut wondering do I cut it down to 104 or 103 before adding the master link?
Yes.
.. and no ;D
Without the master link, #1 and #104 are just holes.
Haha thanks for the quick response. I guess I sort of understand since it looks staggered.
Yeah ;)
Another way to do it is to count number of outer plates, including the master link, and multiply by two.
Quote from: stopintime on April 25, 2015, 02:58:54 PM
Yeah ;)
Another way to do it is to count number of outer plates, including the master link, and multiply by two.
Ah so if I'm doing the math right. I want 52 outer plates including the master link in that count. Or 51 without.
fit the sprockets, roll the chain through and see where it needs to be cut with the wheel in your desired position. that way you know it won't be 1 too short.
Quote from: brad black on April 25, 2015, 08:53:12 PM
fit the sprockets, roll the chain through and see where it needs to be cut with the wheel in your desired position. that way you know it won't be 1 too short.
Ah thanks! [thumbsup]
Quote from: brad black on April 25, 2015, 08:53:12 PM
fit the sprockets, roll the chain through and see where it needs to be cut with the wheel in your desired position. that way you know it won't be 1 too short.
ever since I ordered a bigger sprocket by mistake and cut the chain based on the old one, this is the way I do it. Make sure you push the chain slack adjusters all the way forward when you're checking the new chain.
Quote from: brad black on April 25, 2015, 08:53:12 PM
fit the sprockets, roll the chain through and see where it needs to be cut with the wheel in your desired position. that way you know it won't be 1 too short.
This!
i did a write up last week'ish - http://twoslow.com/2015/04/monster-chain-sprockets/ (http://twoslow.com/2015/04/monster-chain-sprockets/)
not perfect, i didn't photo a few steps, and I don't have all the best tool options, but I get it done.
Quote from: Privateer on May 03, 2015, 08:47:31 AM
i did a write up last week'ish - http://twoslow.com/2015/04/monster-chain-sprockets/ (http://twoslow.com/2015/04/monster-chain-sprockets/)
not perfect, i didn't photo a few steps, and I don't have all the best tool options, but I get it done.
Thanks! Hope you posted it on the tutorial section.
Quick question: is there a reason to always cut the old chain from the master link? Wouldn't it be easier just to undo one of the normal linkages if you are throwing away the old chain?
Quote from: xsephirot on May 04, 2015, 11:31:21 AM
Quick question: is there a reason to always cut the old chain from the master link? Wouldn't it be easier just to undo one of the normal linkages if you are throwing away the old chain?
always is a long time.
I find the masterlink is easier to cut/grind off the mushroom'd rivets than the factory machined rivets. If I had an angle grinder or a Big Effing bolt cutter, I'd cut it where ever I could. YMMV