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How to Tighten the Nishiki Aero II Chain

  1. How to Tighten the Nishiki Aero II Chain, How to Tighten the Nishiki Aero II Chain: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Shift the rear derailleur into its outermost gear, and the front derailleur into its outer gear.

  2. How to Tighten the Nishiki Aero II Chain: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Tighten the Nishiki Aero II Chain: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Tighten the Nishiki Aero II Chain: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Open the quick-release lever on the rear axle.

    • Quick-release levers are designed to allow you to remove a wheel by hand, with no tools.

    • Continue to loosen the axle by hand until you can freely move the axle in its notch in the rear fork.

  3. How to Tighten the Nishiki Aero II Chain: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Move the axle farther back along the notch in the fork so that the chain is taught between the cogs.

    • You might want to ask a friend to help you keep everything steady.

    • Be careful when choosing the new position for the axle; make sure that the wheel will be aligned with the frame.

  4. How to Tighten the Nishiki Aero II Chain: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Now that the axle is placed correctly, re-tighten the axle and re-apply the quick-release as shown in Step 1.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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