hello everyone,
I"m am about 6 months into maya now and am working on an idea for a double bass pedal for some drums. I have finished modeling the pedals and their heads as well as the chain. The polygonal chain is now ready for animation, but how do I give the chain the realistic type of movement to make it look like it is going along with the pedal but still swings a little on its own. In other words, how do I bring this chain to life. The chain is modeled after one on a pedal, and is similar to a bike chain.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.......
thanks a bunch.,.......