How To Install A Shimano Chain Pin. Shimano 11 speed 5800 should be assembled with a Shimano chain connector pin. Modern shimano chains are not the pins are slightly wider at the end so when you push the pin out it damages both the pin and the plate so rejoining with that pin will be weaker.
Sold by Trail This and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to a change in the number of sprocket teeth make the cut in a place other than where the chain has been joined using a reinforced connecting pin. Note the pin must exactly match the chain.
The pin is pushed through and the end breaks off.
19-Install the master link by running the pins through the cut pieces of chain and then threading the pins through the holes like so. Connecting pin from the same side as the chain cutter was inserted the same direction as when the chain was cut. In fact if youre having shifting problems on your new XTR M9100 XT M8100 or SLX M7100 drivetrain incorrect chain length cold be the issue. Make sure the chain is shifting smoothly between gears.
