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08-22-2016, 07:21 PM | #1 |
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TT250 Drive Chain
Hey guys,
So I'm having to tighten my drive chain like every 75km, is this chain just stretching a ton? I'm thinking of just getting a new chain but I don't know where to start. I'd like to get a high quality chain and not a cheap-o. Thanks for the help in advance.
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08-22-2016, 07:35 PM | #2 | |
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08-22-2016, 08:45 PM | #3 |
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When I read posts like this it's usually because the guy is trying to keep the chain too tight. Make sure you're adjusting to spec and tightening the axle to spec.
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08-23-2016, 01:59 AM | #4 | |
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Do you know what size of chain will work best for this bike?
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08-23-2016, 11:13 AM | #5 |
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As ARH recommended, get one of these. I'm sold. The original chain was horrible.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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08-23-2016, 12:21 PM | #7 |
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I just bought one. Thanks for the Unibear tip, guys.
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08-23-2016, 12:35 PM | #8 |
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You'll like it. Weld. Out of box, each link was buttery smooth and is peened at 12, 3, 6, and 9. It runs silently on Mrs. 2LZ TT.
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08-23-2016, 03:41 PM | #9 | |
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Bookmarked that link to get a chain for the XL185
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08-29-2016, 08:26 AM | #10 |
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I just bought one of the unibear chains you guys are recommending too. For $20.00 I'd rather place a new one on, based on all the good reviews. As are some of the mechanical things on this bike, replacing the chain will be a new one for me. Can anyone suggest proper chain replacement tools?
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08-29-2016, 10:25 AM | #11 |
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You will probably need a "Chain Breaker"
http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-d...ker-66488.html and something to cut/grind the rivets down a bit before you use the "Chain Breaker"... of course that's only if you need to remove any links in the chain The video they change out a 520 O-Ring chain, the 428 chain on these China Bikes are a little easier to change out then a O-Ring 520 Chain
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09-03-2016, 10:23 PM | #12 |
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Purchased the Amazin chain that was recommended and after I broke my original chain, the new one is 2 links too short...
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09-04-2016, 12:39 AM | #13 |
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Add a couple of master links. Not that I have ever done that...
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09-04-2016, 12:13 PM | #14 |
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Unfortunatley, that won't work. You will need a 428 "cranked link" piece. This whole issue is my fault. I should have added to buy at least the 132 link chain, and at least one spare master link. Because if you decide to change the countershaft sprocket down in size for riding the trails, and switch to the 17 tooth for on road riding, you will have enough chain and master links to get the job done. Of course, you carry the extra chain, links, master links, and wrench with you to get the switch accomplished with the minimum of grief, agony, and despair.
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09-04-2016, 01:43 AM | #15 |
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use a smaller rear sprocket
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