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Originally Posted by TommyT
I have less than 3k miles on my regina chain and I have a mother of a tight spot. Is it time for a new chain and sprockets? Or could I get a little more out of them?
History: I went for a different rear sprocket last time around, and I only just managed to get the shorter chain onto it. I had to push the axel all the way forward and, according to the markers on the swing arm, the axel was slightly out of alignment. Also I had to run the new chain in with less freeplay than specified in the manual. The chain loosened out after 100 miles or so and everything looked ok, until now.
Bike is a KLE500.
Cheers.
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I investigated the possibility of using a O ring chain with my Enfield. Apparently you can only have O ring chains in even numbers of pitches which constrain I assume caused you to start with a too tight chain.
I also discovered you can get Split links for O ring chains. What I suggest you do is remove the link which is tight as it may well contain a bent pin, and replace that link with either a new link or a split link. Note, if your chain is still tight, it is likely to bend something else again to get the clearance it needs. It might be better to insert two links and then take one out when the chain wears. Much useful info is on the Regina website.
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