Re: [ST] Chain replacement/breakers

["Paul Steinbacher" <psteinbacher@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have gone through more than my share of chain breakers and I have to say
that the first one I am really satisfied with is the DID model I purchased
through Sprocket Specialists. The instructions were not great but this one
was closest to being intuitive. I have 3 previous broken ones in the shed
and they were not the cheap models.

Paul & Dee
> Hi all,
>
> With all of this talk about chain care, etc., I'm wondering about the
> replacement myself.  After having ridden a shaft drive for the past 13
> years, the last chain I replaced was on an 'ol 750 Ninja.  Seems it was
very
> straight forward, removing a cotter pin and sliding out the connecting
link.
> Apparently no such luck with the new chain technology, so:
>
> 1) Does one have to purchase the Triumph chain breaker --- will another
unit
> from a local shop do?  How exactly does one use one of these devices?
>
> 2) With a new chain, does one have to use the chain breaker again to press
> the connecting links into position.
>
> Any help with this would be appreciated.
>
> Lance "Dawgmanaut" La Certe,   '99 ST,  Denver, CO
>
>
>
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