Anyone have good online references or tips for overhauling a 2003 9 speed all Ultegra transmission? I want to remove and clean both front and rear derailers and replace the chain and cassette. I've overhauled six speed transmissions in the past but its been a long time.
Do I need any special tools other than a cassette remover and chain whip? Any brand preference on the tools?
Is it possible to take some old chain and a metal pipe and construct a whip and if so any tips on the construction?
If you want things good and clean, see if you can find a gizmo that holds the chainwheel nuts from the back. That way the rings can get a good dip in the cleaner.
My chain whip I made 30 years ago from a piece of steel bar stock (hardware store) and a FIVE speed chain (all that existed back then). Just needed to drill some holes for the chain rivets. Know what? It does just fine on my 10-speed clusters! Anyway, a good drill press is handy!
Look over your cable housings. I'd at least replace the inners, but replace the whole thing if there are kinks where the housing attaches/enters.
BillX said:
Anyone have good online references or tips for overhauling a 2003 9 speed all Ultegra transmission? I want to remove and clean both front and rear derailers and replace the chain and cassette. I've overhauled six speed transmissions in the past but its been a long time.
Do I need any special tools other than a cassette remover and chain whip? Any brand preference on the tools?
Is it possible to take some old chain and a metal pipe and construct a whip and if so any tips on the construction?
Anyone have good online references or tips for overhauling a 2003 9 speed all Ultegra transmission? I want to remove and clean both front and rear derailers and replace the chain and cassette. I've overhauled six speed transmissions in the past but its been a long time.
Anyone have good online references or tips for overhauling a 2003 9 speed all Ultegra transmission? I want to remove and clean both front and rear derailers
Tip: leave the derailers on the bike, there's no need to remove them just to clean.
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Is it possible to take some old chain and a metal pipe and construct a whip and if so any tips on the construction?
I screwed an old chain to a piece of wood scrap several years ago when I needed a whip in a hurry, still using it.
