Hints or tips on master link chain

[pprider]

i cant get the stupid clip on!!!! :x

[Kerry]

I just remembered that I said I would be around on Saturday morning.  I forgot to take it back when they said we didn't have to work Saturday after all.  (Sorry about that.   )

Are you still having problems?  If so, tell us everything you have tried.

[pprider]

well i have it "on" - "semi on" im really not sure.. theback end of the clip is flush with the link but the front end isnt "closed" its not completly around the pin, there is a good 4-5 mm between the clip and the pin. as if it cant be seated... i compressed the link alot, i cant imagine it will compress any further, the link when the chain isnt tight is sluggish almost like its frozen so im scared i overcompressed it.

on top of that now i did another post explaining that the gears are messed up but some1 replied and said i just need to move the counterbalance sprocket around and it will be fine.. but how do i do this?

thanks kerry

[pixelmonkey]

here is what you will need....

clean the chain with an old tooth brush at the connection point of the master link. be sure there is NO grit , oil, or dirt in the area. any ammount will give you the problem you are having now...

maybe i should take some photos to better show this, but use with needle nose plyers are what work for me...


grabbing the digi camera and taking some photos now.
chris<pixelmonkey>

[pprider]

thnx

[pixelmonkey]

well isnt that something...

it appears my 96 has a pressed chain, and no master link. can anyone tell me if the bike was delivered this way from the factory? it's a DID chain.

chris<pixelmonkey>

[Kerry]

it appears my 96 has a pressed chain, and no master link. can anyone tell me if the bike was delivered this way from the factory? it's a DID chain.

Yep, that's how it was delivered.