Chain replacement
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Nerdy Norm
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Yes, it's 40 (so I guess that makes it 80!)
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bristolmod
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whilst we are on the subject, back in the day, Lambrettas were described as having "pre stretched chains" from new.
Anyone know what was meant by that, or was it just "dealer hype" in the 1960's?
Chris
Anyone know what was meant by that, or was it just "dealer hype" in the 1960's?
Chris
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DigDug
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I dunno Chris I was still fantasizing about jelly and icecream and colour TV for most of the 60's.bristolmod wrote:whilst we are on the subject, back in the day, Lambrettas were described as having "pre stretched chains" from new.
Anyone know what was meant by that, or was it just "dealer hype" in the 1960's?
Chris
Did you have to do that?
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bristolmod
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I still fantasise about jelly and ice cream, but it needs to be smeared all over my post lady.............. 
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DigDug
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I take she remains oblivious to this?bristolmod wrote:I still fantasise about jelly and ice cream, but it needs to be smeared all over my post lady..............
Did you have to do that?
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bristolmod
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yep- trouble is I can't for the life of me remember why I find the thought so appealing............
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Ilango wrote:Remove the driven (clutch bell) sprocket to change the chain. It is easier than locking the crank and undoing the drive sprocket bolt.Nerdy Norm wrote:I've just split my casings to renew the clutch plates, and I've noticed that the chain is very slack, and the tensioner is at the end of its adjustment.
So I guess it's time to bite the bullet and fit a new chain. I've never done it before, so what's the best way to go about it? I realise that one of the sprockets needs to be removed, but which one's the easiest to remove/refit (bearing in mind I've already removed the clutch plates)?
Thanks!
Just as easy to take either or both sprockets off as you don't need to "lock the crank" all you need to do is hold the clutch sprocket same as you would if removing that sprocket. with the chain on it holds the drive sprocket.
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Edens right, however, easiest is to only remove the one, and thats gotta be the rear one as then you don't have the risk of not getting the front sprocket bolt on properly and screwing the casing up as happens if you're not experienced in doing it which the OP falls into as he's saying he's never done it before.
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True but let's face it.. That's one f@@k up we all only do once lol
lol