New chain being throw of Jockey Wheel

[raleighnut]

With my super skills at drawing, it looks like the cassette and chain follow the orange lines, but the bottom jockey is following the red, hence when you pedal the chain will likely ride the teeth. Slight exaggeration, but the OP needs to check. An old chain will be looser at the pins so will work OK, a new chain much tighter.

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Aye it does look a bit 'off'

 

[Deleted member 26715]

With my super skills at drawing, it looks like the cassette and chain follow the orange lines, but the bottom jockey is following the red, hence when you pedal the chain will likely ride the teeth. Slight exaggeration, but the OP needs to check. An old chain will be looser at the pins so will work OK, a new chain much tighter.

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Michelangelo is that you?

 

[fossyant]

Michelangelo is that you?

I'm letting him keep his job.

 

[jase_31]

Right. New chain is back on. I have shortened it (based on the suggestion here to measure it on the bike using large / large and through the mech on small/small). Join chain with quick link. The gear isnt as horizontal now, but I can still reach all the gear combinations.

testing (upside down) was better, but the jockeys did still seem out of line. Ive taken the mech hanger out which looks flat, took wheel out and replaced, and put it all back together. I then put a bit of pressure on the mech hanger, and it seems to have move slightly, making it all look a bit better. Seems to run ok in the garage.Been out for a 6 miles road test and is shifting is great!

Thanks for all your comments, and help!