Newbie advice

[dirtygirl23]

Hey ladies,

So I'm a total newbie and am simply trying to put a new chain on my bike, 2003 TTR125 L. The old chain was NOT an "o ring" chain, and supposedly neither is the new one. I have the back plate with the attached pins, the front plate, and the clip. Why is there so much play between the front plate and the clip? I must be missing something. Thanks

 

[Okiewan]

Anyway to take a picture of the gap? Some play is normal.

 

[rmc_olderthandirt]

It sounds like the master link is not compatible with the chain. Did the master link come with the chain, or were they purchased separately?

I have always gotten a new master link along with a chain and then they should match.

There shouldn't be any gap between the plate and clip. If there is, something is wrong.

If it was an O-Ring chain and you managed to drop the O-rings out that could account for the gap. Look around and see if there are four little tiny doughnut looking things lying about.

Rod