hot do I fit a chain?

eugeweener6 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Karma :

ive got an o ring chain but dont know how to fit it, any help would be great

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Undo the old chain from the link that you can split the chain with.

Attach the front of the new chain to the back of the old chain.

Turn the wheel, the old chain will pull the new chain on.
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eugeweener6 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Karma :

how do I undo the link? do I need a special tool?

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

A small screwdriver worked for me. Whistle

You have to basically lever one of the 'legs' up, hopefully not resulting in it going ping and flying away.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

If its an 'o' ring chain, then you will need to use the rivet link. I am guessing this is on a bike greater than 400cc...

You will need a special chain riveting tool to connect the chain correctly. If you do not do this and use the split link that comes with the chain, it must be done only as a temporary measure.

If you have no chain rivetting tool, then I suggest that you keep the old chain on and get a garage to replace the chain.

Its definitely worth replacing the sprockets too while you are at it because the worn sprockets will only kill the new chain in short order.

Hope this helps! Smile

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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Chain splitter/riviter tools are VERY expensive to buy. Borrowing one is a good idea if you know a kind fellow who owns one. otherwise garages tend to do it fairly quickly and cheaply, as its a common job, just like replacing tires

eugeweener6 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Karma :

thanks guys, its an aprilia rs125, ive also got a new Renthal Sprocket and I know hot to fit that. Its just going to be a B**ch to fit the new chain

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Defenately change the sprockets as said, otherwise your just going to waste money!

To be honest if you dont have the propper tools then get sombody else to do it this time, chains are not to be messed with, too tight they will snap.. which is bad, too loose and it will jump off the gears, which is bad...

Ive seen all in one tools for £40 which if your going to allways do them yourself is a worthwhile investment Razz

(if you plan on allways owning a bike chances are it will have a chain)
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Guest · Brolly Dolly Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Karma :

Why are you fitting an 'O' ring chain to a 125?

eugeweener6 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Karma :

why not??

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

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dandit · Nearly there... Joined: 04 May 2004 Karma :

where bouts do you live then
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