Most chains have removable links and a clip to hold it together so you can shorten them.So its my understanding that chain length is determined by engine placement after scaling. So i shouldnt buy a chain until i scale with the engine on right? I know it sounds dumb but with different chain lengths and chain breaker talk im trying to figure this all out.
I always scale out with my engine close to being where it’s needed with the chain on. It might not make much of a difference. It’s just the way I like to do it.So its my understanding that chain length is determined by engine placement after scaling. So i shouldnt buy a chain until i scale with the engine on right? I know it sounds dumb but with different chain lengths and chain breaker talk im trying to figure this all out.
I had problems like that, which went away quickly when I quit trying to save money with cheap chain. One lesson I had already learned from 45 years of riding a motorcycle; you have to install the master link clip properly. As I said above, there are good arguments for both approaches, especially if Lady Luck tends to frown on you - in that case, your approach is the one of choice.Brand new chain came apart at the master link on me in qualifying in the first turn , never again used a master link . Never a problem since .
The old adage ---They don't make em like they used too . Still holds true !
Both size chains one chain breaker ✓
What pitch are you running?So its my understanding that chain length is determined by engine placement after scaling. So i shouldnt buy a chain until i scale with the engine on right? I know it sounds dumb but with different chain lengths and chain breaker talk im trying to figure this all out.