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just a quick question. I put my chain on yesterday and it was way too long. I bought it too big by mistake. So i grinded off two links. When i put the chain back on it fit but the adjusters are at 3. Should they be at 1 or 2 or is 3 ok?
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I wouldn't think that having the snail cam adjusters at 3 would hurt anything - you would have a little less room for the chain to stretch is the only downside.
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Minw was @ 4 when i put it on... no biggie
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I just put on a new 108 link chain with 13/48 sprockets.

The adjusters are at "1"
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KDXSean wrote:I just put on a new 108 link chain with 13/48 sprockets.

The adjusters are at "1"
o sure why dont i just go buy a new chain..... :wink:

It looks like it will work fine. I cant believe the huge power difference the bike has with the new chain. it is a hole new beast. I can even beat my friends 250Sx in a race.
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KDXSean wrote:I just put on a new 108 link chain with 13/48 sprockets.

The adjusters are at "1"
o sure why dont i just go buy a new chain..... :wink:

It looks like it will work fine. I cant believe the huge power difference the bike has with the new chain. it is a hole new beast. I can even beat my friends 250Sx in a race.
Maybe he needs a new chain :mrgreen:
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actually his is brand new also. I think my bike is just better :cool:
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Ryan, Did you go from an o ring to a standard chain?
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o-ring to x-ring
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