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Re: How tight should my chain be?
Posted by 'bt3962' on 10 Nov 2009 @ 06:38


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As he chain gets older the links ware at different rates. This leads to the chain having tight spots when rotating the axle. A chains do it however careful you are. A tight spot does not mean your axle is bent, but could do.
Correct alignment and plenty of lube. I use the best laser around, my eye. Cheap and quick, especially when you have sprocket/chain protectors fitted. Never failed me in 13 years of karting.
Before fitting a chain run it over your fingers between finger and tumb. This will show up stiff links and a sharp edge could be a broken link. Takes seconds, saves hours and money.

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How tight should my chain be?  by 'steviep19'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 13:36)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'buzzinrussell'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 13:52)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'Paulhooper45'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 13:59)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'DCharity'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 14:09)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'steviep19'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 14:55)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'pccsystems'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 16:44)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'alanrr'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 17:11)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 21:02)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rotaxmxr'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 22:49)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 23:25)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (09 Nov 2009 @ 23:28)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'bt3962'  << You are here!
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'buzzinrussell'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 12:02)
Rotaxmxr???????????  by 'alanrr'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 12:47)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'TFowler'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 13:20)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'buzzinrussell'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 13:57)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 21:05)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'winger93'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 21:19)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 22:04)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'buzzinrussell'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 22:12)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 22:27)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'Aquila'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 22:38)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'winger93'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 22:54)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'Aquila'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 22:57)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 22:59)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'winger93'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 23:06)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 23:14)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'winger93'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 23:15)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'rogergreen'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 23:18)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'buzzinrussell'   (10 Nov 2009 @ 23:52)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'michaelg36'   (11 Nov 2009 @ 0:38)
Re: How tight should my chain be?  by 'huxley'   (11 Nov 2009 @ 18:55)

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