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Mudskipper
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PostPosted: 18:53 - 11 Jul 2007    Post subject: Why do the simple jobs... Reply with quote
...always turn into dramas?!?!?

Needed to fit a new chain to my CBR cause there was a stiff link. Sprockets were good though. So I order a chain at trade price off my mates. Go to fit it, and it's got a chuffing split link! Confused Tut Tut

Ok, no problem, you can just tap the pins over can't you? No. Asked a bloke for help 'tapping' the pins, he bashes fuck out of them and leaves cracks in them both. Cheers.

So, I'll just grind that mess off and get a 525 rivet link from my local bike shop. Go to fit it - it won't fuckin fit. Apparently different brands have slightly different diameter pins, so I need to get a triple s link. Ok, that's fine.

Except the only place I can get them sells them in packs of 5. So thats 20 quid on top of the 6 quid on the useless link.

I now have a detached chain, I need the bike running by first thing Saturday, and I'm hoping my link(s) arrive by Friday (they should, but whether the postie manages to get them to me is another matter - another story). And hoping that the ones I get actually fit, too.

Pissed off with this, thinking I'll just spend another 60 quid and get a DID one tomorrow from the local place. Although knowing my luck, they won't have a 525 with 102 links in stock...

Why is it that the simple little jobs that will take 5 minutes, end up being a complete bloody palaver? Is it me??!?

I stopped smoking and drinking today. Now sat with a beer and fag in hand. Laughing Rolling Eyes

Whinge over, yes I know if that's all the problems i have in the world I should be grateful - don't worry I have plenty of non-petty stress as well. Wink

GGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!! Brick Wall

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PostPosted: 19:23 - 11 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't forget the posties strike on Friday. Brick Wall
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PostPosted: 20:49 - 11 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chriss wrote:
Don't forget the posties strike on Friday. Brick Wall

Again?

Sorry to hear about your problems Mudskipper, maybe it's that time of the month?

Oh, how I chuckled to myself when I thought up that one! Mr. Green Cheer up luv'!
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Mudskipper
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PostPosted: 20:50 - 11 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chriss wrote:
Don't forget the posties strike on Friday. Brick Wall


Neutral

I had. Twats. Mad (Although obviously I understand their genuine union issues. But they could've chosen a different day)

Just spent two hours undoing someone's electrical botch job on the indicators. If people don't know how to do something, can't they just leave it the fuck alone? Brick Wall
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wristjob
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PostPosted: 21:13 - 11 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
why if you need the bike did you not just fit the chain with the split link (im not a fan of split links but if fitted correctly they dont fail the same day).
then go off and find either a propper chain with the kind of link you want or find a link that fits your chain that is designed to have the rivets peined .
seems like you have made your own drama.
perhaps ive read it wrong.
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PostPosted: 21:19 - 11 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
You tried to bend the pins instead of using a split link? Doh!

At least you know for next time. Happens to everyone Razz

Mudskipper wrote:
If people don't know how to do something, can't they just leave it the fuck alone? Brick Wall


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PostPosted: 21:32 - 11 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
The chain that came with my rr had to be removed to fit the new swingarm and they couldn't get a rivet to match so fitted a brand new DID chain FOC, so I was happy.
You'd think a stock (from factory) chain would be easy to re fit Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 11:41 - 12 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mudskipper wrote:
If people don't know how to do something, can't they just leave it the fuck alone? Brick Wall
Embarassed Shifty for the mechanical knowledge and experience Wink Confused

When did you swap bikes?
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PostPosted: 11:52 - 12 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
www.apexleisure.co.uk

chain by any length and sell your tripleS split/rivet links individually. Quick too.
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Mudskipper
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PostPosted: 14:40 - 12 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
bish777 wrote:
www.apexleisure.co.uk

chain by any length and sell your tripleS split/rivet links individually. Quick too.


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Apex Leisure
Motorcycle Performance Parts

As of Friday 15th June Apex Leisure has legally ceased to trade.

We would like to thank all our customers for their support over the thirteen years we have been in business and look forward to being able to supply many of you again once our new overseas operation is established.

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Thanks anyway!!! Thumbs Up Very Happy

Got a new DID one now, with spare rivet link.

st3v3 wrote:
Mudskipper wrote:
If people don't know how to do something, can't they just leave it the fuck alone? Brick Wall
Embarassed Shifty for the mechanical knowledge and experience Wink Confused


That quote was in the context of the wiring fuckup I had to sort out. Of course we all try to learn how to do stuff, but I have a bit of pride in my work and make sure I'm happy with the job when finished. For example, I wouldn't glob glue all over a broken bolt Wink

Seriously, quick fixes when you're stuck are one thing, leaving botches long term is just lazy and careless.

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PostPosted: 14:49 - 12 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wouldn't worry about it if it's TripleS, it'll just snap anyway, have a look on these forums Thumbs Up
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Mudskipper
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PostPosted: 14:57 - 12 Jul 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Toby R wrote:
Wouldn't worry about it if it's TripleS, it'll just snap anyway, have a look on these forums Thumbs Up


I'm going to keep the triple S by my back door, so i can wrap in around any scrotes neck that tries to nick my bike. Thumbs Up
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