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New chain, stiff link problem - Jamieg285 - 20-05-13
I've just put a new DID chain on, but the soft link is stiff. It's my second go at it, as the first one was also stiff, but I thought it was my fault, going heavy handed with the riveting tool. I know this isn't the case the second time round, as I was extra careful.
The link was stiff right from when the inner pins were pushed through, before the outer plate was put on.
I was hoping that plenty of wriggling and a decent amount of lube (scottoiler run on prime for 10 minutes) would resolve it, but it doesn't seem to be the case.
I've not ridden it yet, and am looking for ideas on what to do about it.
Re: New chain, stiff link problem - Jamieg285 - 21-05-13
Well, it looks like the chain is the problem, not the soft links. Not having done this before, I didn't know that the soft link should slide onto the chain with relative ease, whereas I was having to squeeze them in with pliers. I'm going to pull the soft link out again and check the inner links for any damage (maybe try to return the chain?).
Anyway, does anyone know of anywhere in the UK that will supply short lengths of DID change, say 3 links? That way I can cut out the dodgy links and put a short piece in to replace them.
Re: New chain, stiff link problem - Jamieg285 - 22-05-13
Problem solved
I asked for a soft link to fit the ZVM chain, and was given one for a ZVM-X. It appears that when they changed the model number they also increased the pin size slightly.
Friendly local dealer dug around in his box out the back and managed to find two old spec ZVM and ZVM2 links, both of which are checked against the chain and found to be compatible, and best of all gave them to me for free!
Lesson learnt - don't but NOS chain of ebay if it doesn't come with the master link!!