i was preparing to clean the timing chain on our tandem when i saw hey! there's no slack! so i couldn't use my chain cleaner gizmo. and you can't put a SRAM link or Wipperman connex link to easily remove the chain for cleaning because again there's no slack to allow you to install/remove the link.
yes, i know you can loosen the timing chain by fiddling with the eccentric. is this the only way? this seems to be too much trouble.
any tips for conveniently cleaning tandem timing chains either on or off the bike?
The Park clip-on chain cleaner works on tandem timing chains and single speed machine...the chain runs straight through without bending.
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i was preparing to clean the timing chain on our tandem when i saw hey! there's no slack! so i couldn't use my chain cleaner gizmo. and you can't put a SRAM link or Wipperman connex link to easily remove the chain for cleaning because again there's no slack to allow you to install/remove the link.
any tips for conveniently cleaning tandem timing chains either on or off the bike?
Take it off the bike, swish it around in some kerosene or other solvent, dry it out, re-lube it and re-install. There's very little reason to do otherwise for a chain you don't have to break to take off to clean "properly" IMHO.
On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:37:52 -0700, Mark Hickey <[email hidden]>
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any tips for conveniently cleaning tandem timing chains either on or off the bike?
Take it off the bike, swish it around in some kerosene or other solvent, dry it out, re-lube it and re-install. There's very little reason to do otherwise for a chain you don't have to break to take off to clean "properly" IMHO.
So how do you remove the chain again without breaking it, if you don't want to fiddle with the excentric to reduce chain tension and you can't use a quicklink? Although to be fair there probably should be enough slack even in a timing chain run to use a standard sram quicklink with pliers.
A tandem timing chain could have a 1-speed style semi-quick link without any problems, though.
On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:37:52 -0700, Mark Hickey <[email hidden]>
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any tips for conveniently cleaning tandem timing chains either on or off the bike?
Take it off the bike, swish it around in some kerosene or other solvent, dry it out, re-lube it and re-install. There's very little reason to do otherwise for a chain you don't have to break to take off to clean "properly" IMHO.
So how do you remove the chain again without breaking it, if you don't want to fiddle with the excentric to reduce chain tension and you can't use a quicklink? Although to be fair there probably should be enough slack even in a timing chain run to use a standard sram quicklink with pliers.
A tandem timing chain could have a 1-speed style semi-quick link without any problems, though.
Just nudge it over the edge of the ring while turning the cranks. Unless your timing chain is unreasonably tight, this is a simple and intuitive process. Since there are no derailleurs, the chain just slip off over the crankarms and you're ready to clean.
any tips for conveniently cleaning tandem timing chains either on or off the bike?
Don't. The things last forever and it's not like they're wearing out cassettes.
Failing that, an ordinarily tight sync chain can just be pulled sideways to derail it off the timing rings while turning the cranks. -- David Damerell <[email hidden]> Kill the tomato! Today is Second Gloucesterday, September.
That's only appropriate when writing opinions on 'rideability' or softening of 1430 low alloy thin wall steel tubing.. Cleaning a chain and especially the timing chain on (what is I am sure a Santanago XYZ10^100) requires the highest intellect and appropriate discussion. PHUI Be sure and get EPA approval.
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Just nudge it over the edge of the ring while turning the cranks. Unless your timing chain is unreasonably tight, this is a simple and intuitive process. Since there are no derailleurs, the chain just slip off over the crankarms and you're ready to clean.
My first use of a PARK chain cleaning tool was on the 2 chains of a tandem. I decided that on that day, the tool paid for itself. It's really quite messy to take off the chain, soak it, and try to relube it, reinstall it, etc. With the park tool, I had the chain cleaned in 10 minutes, with the tandem on its back on the grass in my front yard...
On Tue, 04 Oct 2005 12:08:15 GMT, Jasper Janssen <[email hidden]>
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So how do you remove the chain again without breaking it, if you don't want to fiddle with the excentric to reduce chain tension and you can't use a quicklink? Although to be fair there probably should be enough slack even in a timing chain run to use a standard sram quicklink with pliers.
I use a rag over one of the timing rings and force the chain off and toward the frame/bb. It's best to put the rag in where the chain is loosest on the top run.
i was preparing to clean the timing chain on our tandem when i saw hey! there's no slack! so i couldn't use my chain cleaner gizmo. and you can't put a SRAM link or Wipperman connex link to easily remove the chain for cleaning because again there's no slack to allow you to install/remove the link.
yes, i know you can loosen the timing chain by fiddling with the eccentric. is this the only way? this seems to be too much trouble.
any tips for conveniently cleaning tandem timing chains either on or off the bike?
Doesn't anyone make an old style 3 piece link for 3/32" chains? You don't need slack to install one of those.
