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Can I shorten my chain?

Old Apr 7, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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I am adjusted to my limit on my raptor. My sprockets look good and the chain has no tight spots. Can I just take out a link or 2 and get a little more life out of it? I mainly ride roads and ditches, not much jumping just wheelies. Is there a master link or will I have to cut it and find a master link?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Just go to your local dealer and buy a chain breaker...... I think I paid less than $20 for mine, but it is a wise investment..

All you need to do it pop out a few links.... I would recommend buying a new master link too, but not everyone does that, I'm sure most people just reuse them. I only do it because I like to have a spare around....
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Depends on the chain. If it is an older chain that has stretched it is better to replace it sooner rather than later. Removing a few links will get you a bit more use in this case, but the longer you run it the more likely it will break and leave you stranded. If it is a pretty new chain, just long from the start then I don't see any problems shortening it.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Its stretched from use,I am guessing close to 7000 miles on it,lol. I just want to get another week or 2 out of it till my new one gets here.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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It should be OK for a week or two if you shorten it.
 
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