Ingah Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I knew it was coming, but didn't quite suspect so many good reasons for it Sidelamp wasn't fitted (i'd already bought new cable and scotch-locks with which to replace the part of the wiring loom that's missing so i can fit it and plug it into the cabling that goes to the tail lamp as it's powered by the same wire - simply ran out of time).Front brake disc has little cracks in it. I honestly thought they were just marks, didn't realise they actually go right through the disc!(Easy job for me to replace the disc with the one from my old CB.)Chain was missing a split link (the bit that holds the pins in...) . I thought the joining link looked a little odd, but i had no idea that was missing!I'd also routed the brake hose in such a way that full-lock steering was compressing it (i knew it was wrong, but didn't realise it would foul the steering).And had failed to tighten the top nut of the steering stem. You know, that little bit that holds the front end together On the advisory side:Shiny Hagon rear shock had also previously weeped some oil.And i'd left the headbearings a little too loose on re-fitting, so there was some play (apparently i should be feeling some friction on them when they're properly adjusted with the front end off)So err... that went well Anyway, the chain... says SBZ on it apparently.Yet i have no idea which manufacturer that is, and google isn't helping (anyone recognise it?). I'll be wanting a proper preened over link, split links are meant to be a very bad idea on bigger bikes.(There's lots of life left in the chain itself).I've got a replacement chain and sprockets - just don't fancy using it up until i have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 check out the links on both sides of them somewhere there is normally a number on them which will tell you which pitch it is but knowing your luck there isnt one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 find out the pitch of the chain and just order a link from anywhere as long as its the same pitch it will fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 So just brakes , steering , transmission and lights then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Buy...Something...Thats NOT... A CB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Reading this makes me think the MOT is such a good idea Better to fail the MOT than have the bike fail you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 So just brakes , steering , transmission and lights then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oslin06 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hmmmm, may I suggest that if you are not 100% confident in the work you are doing on it, get an experienced mate to look it over for you just in case, it is better for me to comment on here than you being in Hospital sorry if this offends, it is not meant too.Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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