mealexme Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Because I found this.http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/mealexme/20130115_112332.jpgThe chain is cleaned, lubed and adjusted when needs be, so cant work out how this happened. It was last cleaned and lubed less than a week ago and everything seemed fine then.There is quite a bit of play in the length still too, so its not like its getting to the end of its life.Anyone any ideas how this could happen?My only thought is often go pretty fast to and from work (motorway all the way) with a cold chain, and cold tires. I usually blast it on the slip road to get it up to speed before joining the motorway, also overtakes I like to get done as quick as I can because I dont like being on the wrong side of the road, so the chain does take some strain. But I thought thats what chains were designed for?I have no idea how old it is, it was on there when I got the bike 6k miles ago. Quote
Guest Hodgy Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I've not seen that happen before, but well done for spotting it before the chain came off!I can't imagine the way you ride it being the cause.Time to get a new chain and sprocket set on order Quote
mealexme Posted January 15, 2013 Author Posted January 15, 2013 I've not seen that happen before, but well done for spotting it before the chain came off!I can't imagine the way you ride it being the cause.Time to get a new chain and sprocket set on order aye. Got meself just a new chain because nowhere had a sprocket set in stock. I was still planning on getting it replaced and going to oxford, then i realised it didnt have one of those clip connector links, its riveted and I dont have the tools... So I cant go up till tomorrow at the earliest anyway.I'l be getting a new sprocket set next week hopefully Quote
megawatt Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Glad you found it Alex. Split link is OK as long as you put it on properly and have the closed end in the direction of travel of the chain. Quote
Tango Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Had the chain snap on my old Bonneville many years back....wasn't a pleasant experience...... Glad you found it before it caused you some real grief...... Quote
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