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CheddyRide · 12-11-2012, 03:23 PM

on the last 10 miles of my ride home I started hearing a thumping noise, so I got off the freeway and took the side roads as slow as I could.

Came home, put her up on the stand to see if I could find where the noise was coming from.

Take a look.

newshadow · 12-11-2012, 03:52 PM

Woo,, you got a horseshoe up you're a$$. (i.e. lucky that didn't fly apart on the road)

Mike

CheddyRide · 12-11-2012, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newshadow

Woo,, you got a horseshoe up you're a$$. (i.e. lucky that didn't fly apart on the road)

I'll say, It was the master link. I guess the one side fracturing made the clip fly off and so I was able to remove the chain from the bike by just wiggling the chain a little.

**old dad** · 12-11-2012, 04:06 PM

I can also see where other links are not straightening out. This should have been a sign for you,,also that chain seems real dry, not much chain lube or chain wax.

justinmahn · 12-11-2012, 05:10 PM

Nah you can get at least another half a mile before it falls off completely.

vzshadow · 12-11-2012, 05:23 PM

You are extremely lucky!!!

"Captain D" · 12-11-2012, 06:26 PM

Replace the masterlink, check, clean and lube it ~ have a good look at sprockets also...
First time I`ve seen one like that, you have a guardian angel flying within reach...
Merry Christmas

dernp · 12-11-2012, 07:28 PM

That chain is bone dry like has already been mentioned. Glad you made it home safely.

Dauntae · 12-11-2012, 08:13 PM

With that damage I would go on the safe side and replace sprockets too, putting a new chain on worn sprockets WILL dramatically shorten the life of the new chain.

Dauntae

CheddyRide · 12-11-2012, 11:55 PM

Got it all taken care of, had the stuff I needed in stock 2 sprocket and 1 x-ring chain $183

(please disregard the pink walls)

12-11-2012, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
CheddyRide Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 8	Time for a new chain? on the last 10 miles of my ride home I started hearing a thumping noise, so I got off the freeway and took the side roads as slow as I could. Came home, put her up on the stand to see if I could find where the noise was coming from. Take a look.

12-11-2012, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
newshadow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,849	Woo,, you got a horseshoe up you're a$$. (i.e. lucky that didn't fly apart on the road) Mike __________________ Warning: tequila can cause memory loss. And worse, memory loss! 2002 750 Ace Deluxe ( blue- fastest) Ride bell by Kara CMC Ottawa

12-11-2012, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,140	I can also see where other links are not straightening out. This should have been a sign for you,,also that chain seems real dry, not much chain lube or chain wax. __________________ 2006 vlx Last edited by old dad; 12-11-2012 at 04:08 PM.

12-11-2012, 05:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
justinmahn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 328	Nah you can get at least another half a mile before it falls off completely. __________________ 2006 Shadow Spirit 750, 2011 Shadow Aero 750, One wife and three kids.

12-11-2012, 06:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
"Captain D" Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SW Georgia. Between Americus & Buena Vista - Ellaville and Plains Posts: 3,725	Replace the masterlink, check, clean and lube it ~ have a good look at sprockets also... First time I`ve seen one like that, you have a guardian angel flying within reach... Merry Christmas __________________ `98 VT750 A.C.E. Motorcycle Rider Rights Activist www.mrf.org www.MSF-USA.org www.ABATEGA.org ABATE member 36yrs. http://www.ama-cycle.org/ Elect "Motorcycle friendly" government officials ONLY! Last edited by "Captain D"; 12-11-2012 at 06:29 PM. Reason: chjeck to check

12-11-2012, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
vzshadow Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Veazie, Maine Posts: 701	You are extremely lucky!!!

12-11-2012, 08:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dauntae Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,699	With that damage I would go on the safe side and replace sprockets too, putting a new chain on worn sprockets WILL dramatically shorten the life of the new chain. Dauntae __________________ 2001 Shadow Spirit 1100 Cobra highway bars Kury ISO grips w custom weighted bar ends and a VTX headlight but the best addition, Riding bell from Kathy M and Kury Large ISO pegs I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away The book of John Hopkins map http://www.travellerspoint.com/membe.../tripid/365293

12-11-2012, 11:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
CheddyRide Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 8	Got it all taken care of, had the stuff I needed in stock 2 sprocket and 1 x-ring chain $183 (please disregard the pink walls)

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