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Re: [ST] Chain adjustment stuck



Hi,

It's not out of adjustment, it won't budge either way. And I've only had to
adjust this chain for two times... so there's no need for a new one. I'll
have it fixed with my next service-appointment.

Thanx for the help!

Q.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Wallander" <triumph99@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 5:29 PM
Subject: RE: [ST] Chain adjustment stuck


> You may just be out of adjustment.  Try turning the adjuster to make the
> chain looser then tighter again.  You can't turn the adjustment a complete
> 360 degrees (only about 340 degrees).  It may be time for a new chain.
Try
> pulling the chain off the rear sprocket.  The chain shouldn't move much,
if
> you can pull the chain off the sprocket any significant amount, your chain
> is stretched and it's time for a new one.
>
> HTH
>
> Dan Wallander
> '99ST
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Quirien
> M. Wijnberg
> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 7:26 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ST] Chain adjustment stuck
>
> Hi there,
>
> I haven't had to adjust my chain for months now, I think for more than 20k
> kms! But now it needs adjusting... and it's stuck :-(
>
> I can loosen the big bolt, but the chain adjustment won't budge, I'm not
> forcing it in order not to breaka anything. But is there a trick to it? Or
> shall I better go and see the dealer?
>
> Thanx
> Q
>
>
>
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