BringThatShtIn Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Having just put on my new chain, I've found that there's a stiff link in it, so that when I run the chain round it doesn't flow smoothly 'cause this link causes the chain to 'jump', same with the tensioner. Any solutions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I'm guessing its probably the link you joined it at?Most chain tools have 2 places where you can put the chain (the one where the chain ISN'T on the pic below). Put the chain in that one and slightly tighten it to loosen up the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Should have thought of that lol. I guess it seemed sort of counter-intuitive: tighten it to loosen the link lol...Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rab shropshire Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 If you get the stif link in your hands just twist it side to side and it will free up, hows the tensioner and booster suiting you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 If you get the stif link in your hands just twist it side to side and it will free up, hows the tensioner and booster suiting you mateThey're perfect =) Thanks a lot for them. Haven't had any problems with THEM lol. Silly brand new chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thanks guys, it's totally fixed now. Close this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I used that other part of the chain tool once, and only once, because it broke I usually drive the pin through then flip the chain tool round and give it a 'tweak' in the oposite direction. Meh, either way it means you can go ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotty08 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Oil maybee or grease ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Oil maybee or grease ? nah it's to do with the pinched in-ness (sorry for the technical talk) of the plates, it just needs a slight jar in the other direction to sort it. If it had not been clamped then possibly a lack of lubrication could be the cause yes, you are spot on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 To fix a stiff link, get the chain, and put your thumbs either side of the stiff pin, and then firmly flex the chain to and away from you. We're not talkig about flexing it in the direction chains bend in anyway, though. This method works every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwalker Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 screwdriver inbetween the plates, and twist, so it pushes against them, and therefore outwards. Best and easiest technique i ever used at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringThatShtIn Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 It's sorted now, thanks for all the replies. I used a chain tool and pushed the pin through like half a millimetre or something and then pushed it back the other way and now it's not stiff at all =) Although I need a chainstay protector I've decided now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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