Hi can you help. Do you fit endless chains to your bikes, I have just bought one but not endless, the manual says endless, but I can't see how to fit if without taking bike apart, I'm not a mechanic as you can prob work out, so any help would be grateful thanks Bearshead
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BH, there will probably be a special link that needs to be riveted over to join your new chain together.
You can get a chain splitter that combines with a riveting tool that is used for this task.
Depends how confident you are with the tools.
In the past the old chain used to be removed by grinding the pin ends off with a small grinder, then knocking the link out.
Then the new chain if fitted & the ends of the link are riveted over with a big hammer as an anvil & a smaller hammer to peen the ends of the pins over.
You can get a chain splitter that combines with a riveting tool that is used for this task.
Depends how confident you are with the tools.
In the past the old chain used to be removed by grinding the pin ends off with a small grinder, then knocking the link out.
Then the new chain if fitted & the ends of the link are riveted over with a big hammer as an anvil & a smaller hammer to peen the ends of the pins over.
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Would be glad of an answer to this question.
Can an endless chain be fitted (easily) to a Gen1?
Any recommendations on best value for money replacement chains?
- Pls point to applicable thread if already well covered.
I understand correct chain is 108 links (for a 16 / 42 sprocket combination). What other info is needed to spec correct chain?
PS: Noticed my heavy duty chain has a roller spacer missing. Otherwise it's in very good condition, as is rear sprocket. Just changed front from a 17 to 16. Teeth were 30% worn and I recon probably an original sprocket with 20k miles on bike.
- Agreed??
Thanks in advance of your great feedback!
Would be glad of an answer to this question.
Can an endless chain be fitted (easily) to a Gen1?
Any recommendations on best value for money replacement chains?
- Pls point to applicable thread if already well covered.
I understand correct chain is 108 links (for a 16 / 42 sprocket combination). What other info is needed to spec correct chain?
PS: Noticed my heavy duty chain has a roller spacer missing. Otherwise it's in very good condition, as is rear sprocket. Just changed front from a 17 to 16. Teeth were 30% worn and I recon probably an original sprocket with 20k miles on bike.
- Agreed??
Thanks in advance of your great feedback!
