Adjusting your chain

[dansuresh]

Hi

My chain can no longer be adjusted by the swingarm, and I need to take out a few links.

How do I go about doing this?

Can I just use a hammer and pin to take out the rivets (bad description) on the loose link or should i buy a chain rremover thing?

Thanks

Dan

[mchaggis]

If your chain is so worn that it can't be further adjusted with the swingarm, it's time for a new one. Taking links out will only end in tears. Compare the cost of a new crankcase after the shortened chain has snapped against the cost of a new chain. The new chain will come out cheaper. You should change the sprockets at the same time.
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[Mr C]

^^ wot he said ^^
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[dansuresh]

ok

Thanks. When the new chain comes, will be an exact fit or will that also need to be adjusted lightly by taking links out?

Thanks

Dan

[Black Knight]

If you ask nicely, im sure if the shop has facilities they will remove the necessary links.
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[mchaggis]

If you get a standard chain and the standard sprockets for your bike, it should all just fit fine straight away.
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[jayluvmito]

change sprockets aswell
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