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cagiva gezzer World Chat Champion
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Ste Not Work Safe
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Posted: 16:51 - 15 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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A company called Iris make split link chains for larger bikes. I found this out after one split on me on the M4 at about 110-120mph. Nice.
When fitting a riveted chain, I just put it though as much as it would on it's own, then rode it gently to the shop to get them to finish it with the chain tool. This is okay as long as you don't accelerate strongly and are generally nice to it. The way the chain is stressing the links it should be okay as well.
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cagiva gezzer World Chat Champion
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Posted: 16:58 - 15 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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Its only a cagiva125. (24.7, (and that .7 is important) at the rear wheel last time i checked)
It had a split link as std, so they can cope.
I've only got a splitter, so i'll prob have to put the new sprockets on and use the old chain to go to the shop and get them to rivet it.
I dont really fancy riding the way ste suggests.
More money to the local shop.............. ____________________ "because one stroke isnt enough and four strokes waste two" |
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Ste Not Work Safe
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Posted: 17:06 - 15 Mar 2004 Post subject: |
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How far away from the local shop are you? I had no problems with my ZX6R (about 106bhp) going 3-4miles. Dusty did the same on his R6, as has G (can I spot a trend in bodgery coming from Calcot ) but if you'd rather not it might the slightly more sensible thing to do .
Other thing you could do is get a split chain link as well, ride to the shop with that then change it for the rivetted one once you get there. They only cost £3 and you'll be able to re-use it. |
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MarJay But it's British!
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Maybe we should all chip in (at least the Reading-ers) for a BCF communal Chain rivetting tool? This might avoid similar problems in the future! ____________________ British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
Remember kids, bikes aren't like lego. You can't easily take a part from one bike and then fit it to another. |
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EuropeanNC30R... Gay Hairdresser
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Demonic69 The Pink Rhino
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I used a brick and centre-punch to do my Gixxer chain You can pick the tools up pretty cheap at busters or M&P though.
And you don't need a rivet link under about 40bhp apparently, but most of the better chains are coming with the rivet link anyways. ____________________ Back on a Blade. Just feels so right. |
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chunkielad Nearly there...
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 20 years, 57 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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