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Tonight I finally get the time to pull the wheels off my bike so I can replace tires for an upcoming track day. I loosen the nut and adjusters and slide the rear axle as far forward as it will go. I can't get the friggin' chain off the sprocket. Due to lazyness and time constraints on my part, the last two tire changes were done at a dealer, so this is the first time I've tried to remove this wheel. Should I force the chain? or should I say how much can I force it without getting myself further into trouble?
I'm pretty sure the problem is that the previous owner replaced the rear sprocket with a 42 (stock is 38tooth), but didn't get a longer chain at the same time. Never the less, that wheel has been off twice since I've owned it. Am I missing something? I've only pulled wheels a few times, but I've never had trouble.
I have to get this fixed soon. Track day is on Monday. Please help.
I'm pretty sure the problem is that the previous owner replaced the rear sprocket with a 42 (stock is 38tooth), but didn't get a longer chain at the same time. Never the less, that wheel has been off twice since I've owned it. Am I missing something? I've only pulled wheels a few times, but I've never had trouble.
I have to get this fixed soon. Track day is on Monday. Please help.