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[IanD]

I bought a new chain from hitchcocks a while back and have only just tried to fit it tonight, but it appears to be 1 link too short? I've slacked everything right off and put the snails on their shortest setting but I still can't get it to join, have i got the wrong chain? I think it said 95 1/2 links on the packet??

Thanks
IanD

[Gwilly]

95 links is ok with the standard 17 or 18 tooth gearbox sprocket but requires 96 links for 19 tooth..

Don't forget that the chain tightens a lot when the rear shocks are compressed so slack is better than tight...

[IanD]

Maybe I've got a 19 tooth then?
Is it possible to buy and fit additional links?

[Beezabryan]

Silly question but have you counted the number of pins on the new chain and the old chain? If I remember correctly 95 & half is for 18 tooth final drive sprocket

[IanD]

i'll count them tomorrow, i didnt even think about that today.
IanD

[Alan R]

Hello IAN---------- Didn't count the teeth ??--------------- I hope you're not a Dentist by trade ?? LoL !!

[IanD]

no i'm an engineer! no my enfield is at the shop having a new tyre fitted. I just rebuilt my ktm today ready for a ride tomorrow. I'm picking the enfield up tomorrow afternoon.
Thanks
IanD