mr ailsbury Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Okay so I got my new chain today (kmc kool chain) and tried to put it on my 06 Python I got it to what i thought was going to be the right length and put it on, but it was miles too long still, so I took 1 link out and now its wayyyyyyy too small Whats going on lol?ToM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 using chain tensioners? make it long..then tension up...otherwise...you...have a problem.half-link?adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted February 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 I'm using snail cam tensioners, (tryall ones) and i've tried a split link but sill no luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiffnips Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I am having the same trouble on my black mamba, i'm going to buy a half link and some chain tensioners (after already buying snail cams, waste of money) Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philking Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Have you made it the same length (same number of links) as your previous chain? if so there shouldnt be a problem.If it is still a problem then you might have to get a half link, shadow conspiricy is the only make i can think of off the top of my head....i have a feeling KMC might actually make one themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Have you made it the same length (same number of links) as your previous chain? if so there shouldnt be a problem.Its a new frame so this is the first chain i've bought for it....I've just put it on tight to see if it streches enough, but if it doesn't i'm going to try a half link...Anyone else with a 2006 Python? what chain do you use? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisatactiv05 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 we have a chain in stock made by reluctunt (dmr/upgrade bikes) there 20rrp here but there a good half link chain, chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 What gear ratio are you running Tom?18:12 sets up perfectly, but if you're not running that ratio, it may have something to do with it.Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 I'm running 16 tooth freehweel with a 12 tooth cog on the back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Ah-ha, that's where the problem lies unfortunately.The only thing you can do is run a half link (or a half link chain if you fancy stretching it beyond useable within a few rides), or change gear ratio.Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted February 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 (edited) o.k. looks like i'll have to run a half link because i've only just bought my bashring to go with my 16 tooth freewheel and I havn't even ridden it yet... Edited February 22, 2006 by mr ailsbury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 If I ran a profile with that gear on would it work??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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