o-ring chains are always tight and hard when cold. Use the bike for a couple of mins and do the same check. If still tight, then yes they did a shitty job
seems like its on a street bike. for o-ring chain types on my dirt bikes when they were new they would do the same, almost look kinked but after riding for a few hours it went away. for me it just seemed like it was because the chain was so new and tight.
Your link was pushed though too far crushing the o-rings making the link too tight. It has to be redone, new master rivot link w/ o-rings and little packet of chain wax.
there is no chain that comes pre-lubed, the grease that is on there is only intended to keep it from rusting, you HAVE to clean it off then apply chain lube
o-ring chains are always tight and hard when cold. Use the bike for a couple of mins and do the same check. If still tight, then yes they did a shitty job
rodriguezjoaquin 1 month ago
seems like its on a street bike. for o-ring chain types on my dirt bikes when they were new they would do the same, almost look kinked but after riding for a few hours it went away. for me it just seemed like it was because the chain was so new and tight.
freeridinguy 1 month ago
How much they charge u for this little job?
Bulgdoom 2 months ago
that's why I would NEVER let someone wrench on my bike. do the work yourself.
norge696 2 months ago 2
just lube the shit out of it
boredjoey 4 months ago
You can easily fix this by using a flat head screw driver to de-press the plate. I did it to mine cuz i pressed mine too much.
Works fine now, Not seized at all.
ROOTSTHEORY 4 months ago
Your link was pushed though too far crushing the o-rings making the link too tight. It has to be redone, new master rivot link w/ o-rings and little packet of chain wax.
MaximusPrime2010 6 months ago
there is no chain that comes pre-lubed, the grease that is on there is only intended to keep it from rusting, you HAVE to clean it off then apply chain lube
jhytorc 6 months ago
They didn't use spacers between the joining link (gold) and the ends (black) - one each side - so that the spacing is consistent, and SAFE!
joybringeruk 6 months ago
Cowboys worked on your bike!
I'm so glad I have the tools for the job and trust my own work.
londontrialscat 7 months ago