mcferreira100 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I`ve been a bit of an idiot by deciding to shorten my XT250 chain. Grinded the pin flush with the link but after some coaxing with a hammer and sharp object, couldnt get the pin out to remove a link. After struggling with it just decided to fit the chain back on the bike, but am wondering how safe it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 8, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 8, 2014 Its not safe at all mc, dont use it...buy a proper chain splitter, take out the link... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcferreira100 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Point taken..thx Airhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 What he said!! Ride safe, bru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 More to the point if the chain is that worn,that your removing links to adjust it, then just replace the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 You lot are interfering with the Darwin Principle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preload Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 If a chain has worn to its limit you should not remove a link to try and get more use out of it, this a dangerous and will snap. Also since you have ground the links now you should throw it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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