Chain brakage

Jester0769

Jester0769

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I was out ridding with my pop`s and two step brotheres this weekend and on my way home, not mile from my drive way, the chain gives up the ghost. Looks like it broke at the master link. Darn rivit on masters, probley didnt get it pined all the way.

Lucky thing is, didnt hurt a case. It chewed up my rear sprocket and hit the swing arm a little but I can live with it. Seeing how it didnt affect the case or ME!

So after I get her home and look everything over it hits me that I have to replace the chain and sprocket.

Good thing I have my own shop. Ordered a new EK gold chain and master link, new 40 tooth sprocket (had a 42 but I want the rpms back down) and then spent some money I didnt have to but I figured that the bike was on the lift, what the hell. Bought new wave rotors and HH pads. Every thing should be hear tomorrow and then life will be good once again.

Just thought I would share.

See, not all chain breaks have a bad outcome.


Josh
 
Just glad to hear the damge wasn't worse. Did my own chain and checking it all the time cause this senerio scares the he!! out of me.
 
Could have been much worse,glad it worked out for you.
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WHEW! Karma in action, coulda been bad. Good to hear your OK
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Whewwwwww, glad to hear it wasn't worse, Jester.
I just recently bought a MH billet sprocket cover,EK zzz gold chain, and stock gear front/rear sprockets. Unfortanetly I havent had time to put it on yet since I've been riding every single day (he he he). Just go alittle over 10,000 miles so I'll be needing to chain the old stuff out. Also I got a question for ya. I had thought about carry a spare master lind with me on trips just in case my chain was to ever snap so I could repair it on the spot. After reading about your mishap, for extra insurance I think I will add a spare rear sprocket to my list too
:>(. Ok, back to my question I want answered, why dont you reuse the chain that snapped by adding another master link ?
Or will I need to add a dayyum spare chain to my list too , hmmmmmmmmmmm ?

Holla
Ty
 
Damn! sorry to hear that, But like Rhythm said could have been worse.
 
It was a Tsabuki sigma 10,500 tensile.

The reason I dont reuse it, its scared up from draggin on the road. It has some tight spots in it. Wasnt real happy with the chain to start with. Felt like I got ripped off on it and just didnt like it for some reason. Think because it wasnt gold.

The master link and sprocket is a good idea. Only thing about a sprocket is it would be a pain to change on the side of the road..

Ill post up picks of the sprocket tomorrow.
 
Jester0769 Posted on Mar. 06 2006,19:58
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It was a Tsabuki sigma 10,500 tensile.

The reason I dont reuse it, its scared up from draggin on the road. It has some tight spots in it. Wasnt real happy with the chain to start with. Felt like I got ripped off on it and just didnt like it for some reason. Think because it wasnt gold.

The master link and sprocket is a good idea. Only thing about a sprocket is it would be a pain to change on the side of the road..

Ill post up picks of the sprocket tomorrow. [/QUOTE]

Already got it covered, Pimpn !

Just get one of these babies to remove your rear tire when on the road.


http://www.bike-lift.com/tommy_jack.htm
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Or
<a href="http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16846&cat=345&page=1" target="_blank">
http://www.aerostich.com/product....rl]

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That tommy lift is pretty neat and not to $$$. the 2nd link would not work said it could not be found.
 
Here ya go ! But personally speaking from experience the first one is the way to go. Reason being its more stable and will not sink into soft ground and  its also easier to lift the bike of the ground with just using one hand pushing downward. With the quickstand you will have to manually lift the bike with your hands and knee holding and grabbing the muffler and swingarm.
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http://www.aerostich.com/product....&page=1



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I'm gonna run this past my machinist friend and see if he's got something for me. Otherwise I may have to buy one of these things!
 
Glad to hear that you are okay. Since the bike wasn't extensively damaged that's even better news. Are you also replacing the front sprocket? Usually, when you are replacing drive components you replace all of then to prevent accelerated wear. The front sprocket is the least costly component of the drive train.
 
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