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rsvr47

rsvr47

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:confused chain snapped this morning and ripped a hole in the side of the engine near the front sproket? It is on its way to Southern Cross for some TLC? anyone had this happen or rough cost?
 
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Bloody hell, I'm really sorry to hear that. Was your chain old, slack or what? Any lessons for the rest of us here?
 
Bad luck mate. Glad you are ok though, could have been real nasty.
 
I see a pattern imerging here thats two engines gone west. Bad luck chap. On the up side, if you decide its too much to fix I need some more fairings. See if you can borrow a loaner from SC and I'll get the coffees in at Loonies.

Cheers.:cheers

H..

There's always time for lubrication!!!
 
sorry to hear that mate, it happened to a friend of mine on a sv650, had his chain to tight. at least ur sfe could of been worse!!
 
hmmm just had a new set of tyres fitted in wales???? checked the chain prioir to setting off, it was only 3 months old and had only done about 1500miles?? bit lost without it:dunno
 
rsvr47 said:
hmmm just had a new set of tyres fitted in wales???? checked the chain prioir to setting off, it was only 3 months old and had only done about 1500miles?? bit lost without it:dunno
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Did you have the tyres fitted on loose wheels or was it a ride in ride out fitting :dunno I always re-fit my own wheels that way I have to tension my chain and i know it's going to be done correctly, some garages just dont spend that extra few minutes to make sure it's done properly :roll

Glad it didn't end up any worse than it did mate :thumbup
 
yean ride in left it for the day and ride out... never again unless Sothern Cross do it
 
CHECKS :pirate

Sorry about your bike fella, a tight chain can be a killer so i'm glad you got away unhurt :thumbup
 
It was an RK Excel Heavy Duty Non O Ring 520 Gold Racing Chain.

If it was cheap and nasty i could understand it:dunno
 
I've had 2 rear tyres fitted at the same place and both times the chain was like piano wire when they gave the bike back!! They check AS they're tightening the axle nut up but not once it's tight, and we all know how our rear wheels like to creep back on tightening!!
 
well she is now in the very capable hands of Don and the Southern Cross team:thumbup if they can not sort her she is ready for the pearlie gates:dunno
 
Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!! well she is ready for the road, got the phone call today and she has a new heart in her(do not ask the price please that part hurts) going to pick her up tomorrow and get her warm then see if she still goes on one wheel........... Boys and toys will i ever learn........
 
rsvr47 said:
Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!! well she is ready for the road, got the phone call today and she has a new heart in her(do not ask the price please that part hurts) going to pick her up tomorrow and get her warm then see if she still goes on one wheel........... Boys and toys will i ever learn........
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Go on then I wanna ask because I am a nosey fucka, HOW MUCH!!!!
 
H.. said:
Good news, was it just the cover and chain?
:devious

Cheers.

H..
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No H.. a new engine which i managed to find... only needed a clutch and altinator:thumbup thank god so i am now back :inlove with her and Southern Cross get a very very big :thumbup
 

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