hello, recently i bought my engine from motorizedbicycle.ca, and i needed to take 8 links from my chain and still needed to take more, so i took more 2 links but now is to tight, i even can use the tensioner, it is any problem ? the chain will be looser when i start ride ?, i am trying to find another masterlink so i can put 1 link back, but aparently is hard to find the masterlink for the #415 chain., can i ride the bike with the chain tight or not ?
Chain too tight
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actually when i took 8 linksstill soo long that even with the tensioner was good, so i took more 2 links, and i want put back more 1 link, but i dont have a extra masterlink, or i dont have any idea how to put back, i just cut the chain using a hammer and a punch, if i put the bolts back in a link and hammer it may works ?
A #42 masterlink should work if you can get one of those.
http://www.azusaeng.com/chain/mcyclchn.html
http://www.azusaeng.com/chain/mcyclchn.html
You might try a half link . I use one to get my chain to adjusted right. Dan http://www.pistonbikes.com/product-p/sbhl415.htm
my real problem that i dont want wait like a week to receive just a master link, i receive mmy engine on wednesday and i am so excited to put the engine to run ahhahaha
Typically the kit supplied #415 chains wear (stretch) quickly in the first few miles and need to be adjusted. Just take it slow and don't go for top speed until the chain starts to wear in a little.ok, today i will see if i can found the master link for #41,#415 or #42 i will bring aof chain to see if fits . if yes i will post on the forum about it, thanks for the help man, but you think if i start riding the chain will start loosing ?
I'm assuming your chain/sprocket alignment is good. To get away with a chain that is a little too tight you'll need those sprockets exactly aligned.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
Tom
I wouldn't run it with the chain too tight. You can damage the wheel bearings and also the countershaft bearing.
Too tight is -0- freeplay. If you have at least a little bit of play you should be o.k. for now. It may loosen up a small amount, but better safe than sorry.
Too tight is -0- freeplay. If you have at least a little bit of play you should be o.k. for now. It may loosen up a small amount, but better safe than sorry.
Most hardware store carry drive chain and master links . Ace and true value if well stocked should have them . As was stated before if the chain not right don't ride it . Have fun . Dan
I'm with them. Patience is a virtue. Impatience gets expensive. Wait until you can loosen the chain a bit before you ride.
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