I'm changing a chain for the 1st time. 2 questions:
1) The Shimano chain instructions start with "Use neutral detergent to clean the chain". That's a general statement right? Or do they mean clean it before using (since it is the 1st instruction)? It would seem odd to ship a chain in a state that requires cleaning before using, but it would also seem odd to have that as teh 1st instruction, before installation.
2) I took out 2 links and have the pushed out pin sticking out the end. Is it fair to say that I just need to put the chain together on the bike, and push in the connecting pin (which will push out the old pin), using the chain breaker? I understand that I need to align the chain such that the connecting pin is on the "front" side in terms of direction of travel.
Thanks!
1) The Shimano chain instructions start with "Use neutral detergent to clean the chain". That's a general statement right? Or do they mean clean it before using (since it is the 1st instruction)? It would seem odd to ship a chain in a state that requires cleaning before using, but it would also seem odd to have that as teh 1st instruction, before installation.
2) I took out 2 links and have the pushed out pin sticking out the end. Is it fair to say that I just need to put the chain together on the bike, and push in the connecting pin (which will push out the old pin), using the chain breaker? I understand that I need to align the chain such that the connecting pin is on the "front" side in terms of direction of travel.
Thanks!