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Removing links from chain

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by loggerbomb, May 18, 2013.

  1. loggerbomb

    loggerbomb Member

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    Hi all! First time with dealing with reducing my chain and I am encountering a problem and would appreciate some guidance.
    I replaced my rear and drive sprocket and went to install new chain, problem is the one I was sold is too long even after seller told me it was correct length. So I got a chain breaker and tried removing a couple links. Problem is the pins are not coming out and the gizmo is spreading apart the plates. I had no issue on the old chain when trying it out. Is it a simple matter of grinding down the rivets on the new chain?
    Thanks to anyone who can lend some advice!
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Yep. File or grind away the "staked over" part.
     
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    Can you post a picture ? If I use mine correctly it will either push the pin out or not, but it can't spread the side plates when the chain is in place.
     
    greg_in_london, May 20, 2013
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