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[Norm]

Is that an "O"ring type chain?

[Roeland]

Norm,
No it's a X ring - apparently 40% less friction than a O - ring, very expensive though but luckely I could get it at a good price. I hope it fits.

[Roeland]

The picture of the new and old sprocket.

[Norm]

Hi Roland, the chain is quite a bit wider, I don't know what clearance issues you might have with a UCE

[Roeland]

Norm,

Just installed the chain and clearance is fine - at least on my 19 front sprocket. Any thought how I can properly rivet the chain without the proper tools? This is a difficult one - just to get the little plate on the link I managed to bent a heavy duty C clamp. Thanks

[Norm]

Hi Roeland, tough one that riveted chain more trouble than it is worth on an Enfield. I put one on my Honda years ago took the chain off, riveted it over on my anvil, pulled the swing arm out and fitted it that way. You could do it with a good block of steel, somebody holding that hard against the chain and with a big center punch give it a couple of big hits with a hammer. Not the best idea, split link is better but still very hard to compress enough to get the keeper in place correctly. Can take quite a while to get it together the first time

[Gwilly]

Roeland, dont skimp, use the proper tool, chain breaker/riveter... The plates and rings have to be compressed and held firmly whilst the pin is flared..

Not so tight that the link won't swivel smoothly.. Do it right or that chain will let go miles from anywhere... £30.00 lasts a lifetime..

Some idea though he's no expert.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygJZuzjvIMY

[Roeland]

Thank you guys for the advice given. I was used on the hammer and anvil method but as you said, Norm, not that practical on an Enfield. I bought myself a proper kit and all is installed all now. The chain is absolutely looking fabulous and runs smooth - tomorrow I will take it for a test ride.
After completing the chain I was going to remove the head steady bracket to repair but when I got stuck with the removal of the fuel line I managed to get the fuel splashed into my eyes – horrible experience – luckily my wife was around and we managed to neutralise all with milk. I think I carry on tomorrow – time for a gin and tonic.

[Gwilly]

Well done Roeland, glad your ok, apart from smelling like a drunken baby that is. Take it easy for the rest of the day...

cheers, Yamas. gwilly.

[Alan R]

Hi guys------------ GWILLI, --- YAMAS ?? I'm impressed }---------http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamas ----- Hi ROELAND, best not rub the G&T in your eyes as well as the milk !!!-- Petrol fair stings and that 5% Ethanol hasn't helped any either LoL ... Don't forget that a new chain will have a fair bit of "INITIAL STRETCH" which you'll need to adjust, followed by its' service life afterwards.....Weekly visual check and light clean should be all you need to do..."o" ring chains are sealed and don't require the same attention as plain rollers....