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23 Sep 2008 18:30 #238387
by BeeSting
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Flint, Michigan - Chicagoland, IL
If I wasnt such a badass American, I would have to drive a Harley to make up for it
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 H1 LTD (4)
Kurayami (Girl of Darkness)æš—é—‡ã®å¥³
1980 Honda CX500C - GONE
Christine
Looks like my chain took a sh*t... was created by BeeSting
Finally got my bike smoothed out - it was embarrassingly simple. Now something else????
Geeze - started hearing a rattling and what do ya know - the chain dropped down/got saggy or something. Looks like its been rubbing all day and it tore up some stuff just below it (part of the muffler mount maybe?) So I'll be looking at it closer in the daylight tomorrow.
My question - How quickly can you stretch a chain? It is something that can happen suddenly? Or maybe it was a little on the loose side and it caught on something?
Well I needed a new rear tire anyways. Looks like it'll be a 2-fer.
Any assistance would be great.
Geeze - started hearing a rattling and what do ya know - the chain dropped down/got saggy or something. Looks like its been rubbing all day and it tore up some stuff just below it (part of the muffler mount maybe?) So I'll be looking at it closer in the daylight tomorrow.
My question - How quickly can you stretch a chain? It is something that can happen suddenly? Or maybe it was a little on the loose side and it caught on something?
Well I needed a new rear tire anyways. Looks like it'll be a 2-fer.
Any assistance would be great.
BeeSting
Flint, Michigan - Chicagoland, IL
If I wasnt such a badass American, I would have to drive a Harley to make up for it
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 H1 LTD (4)
Kurayami (Girl of Darkness)æš—é—‡ã®å¥³
1980 Honda CX500C - GONE
Christine
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23 Sep 2008 20:44 #238408
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
Replied by PLUMMEN on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
did your countershaft sprocket come off?:huh:
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23 Sep 2008 21:54 #238422
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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
Replied by jordan on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
hate it when that happens. just hope it didnt screw up your threads!
KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
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24 Sep 2008 04:09 #238426
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
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Replied by Old Man Rock on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
The chain stretched or became loose enough for side travel to hit your tire as well? Holly crap!
Chains will stretch over time but I've never heard of them stretching that much from one ride to another.
Did your rear swing-arm chain adjusters come loose?
Without knowing your riding style, always jumping on the throttle, extreme stunt riding, burn outs etc... the chain would stretch quicker.
I have to ask (not trying to insult here), is this one of those chain/sprocket conversions (Meaning went from a 630 to a 520)that has been discussed in the forum?
If so, this could provide some insight to the situation where due to torque and under specification rated chain tensile strengths...
OMR
Chains will stretch over time but I've never heard of them stretching that much from one ride to another.
Did your rear swing-arm chain adjusters come loose?
Without knowing your riding style, always jumping on the throttle, extreme stunt riding, burn outs etc... the chain would stretch quicker.
I have to ask (not trying to insult here), is this one of those chain/sprocket conversions (Meaning went from a 630 to a 520)that has been discussed in the forum?
If so, this could provide some insight to the situation where due to torque and under specification rated chain tensile strengths...
OMR
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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24 Sep 2008 06:03 - 24 Sep 2008 06:04 #238441
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77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
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Replied by BSKZ650 on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
years ago while on a vacation, the chain started slapping going through Denver, it was way loose, we checked them before we left that morning, so I would say yes it can get loose all at once.I really think it was a combo of the chain and sprockets wearing
btw, we couldnt find a chain, but a shop loaned us a breaker and I bought a master link, took one link out and rode until I was able to buy a chain and sprockets
btw, we couldnt find a chain, but a shop loaned us a breaker and I bought a master link, took one link out and rode until I was able to buy a chain and sprockets
77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob
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24 Sep 2008 08:06 #238456
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
Replied by Old Man Rock on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
Loosen yes (Did your rear swing-arm chain adjusters come loose), stretching this much, highly doubtful from one ride to another.
BSKZ650 might be onto something regarding the sprockets...
OMR
BSKZ650 might be onto something regarding the sprockets...
OMR
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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24 Sep 2008 12:53 #238486
by BeeSting
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Flint, Michigan - Chicagoland, IL
If I wasnt such a badass American, I would have to drive a Harley to make up for it
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 H1 LTD (4)
Kurayami (Girl of Darkness)æš—é—‡ã®å¥³
1980 Honda CX500C - GONE
Christine
Replied by BeeSting on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
No issue with changing out sprockets - its standard and stock as far as I know. I'm going to look at it close when I get home today (walked to work this morning!).
I'll update later tonight.
I'll update later tonight.
BeeSting
Flint, Michigan - Chicagoland, IL
If I wasnt such a badass American, I would have to drive a Harley to make up for it
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 H1 LTD (4)
Kurayami (Girl of Darkness)æš—é—‡ã®å¥³
1980 Honda CX500C - GONE
Christine
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24 Sep 2008 14:55 #238500
by BeeSting
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Flint, Michigan - Chicagoland, IL
If I wasnt such a badass American, I would have to drive a Harley to make up for it
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 H1 LTD (4)
Kurayami (Girl of Darkness)æš—é—‡ã®å¥³
1980 Honda CX500C - GONE
Christine
Replied by BeeSting on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
Alright, I took another look at the damage. It looks like the chain slacked at some point and tore through something belong the chain/connected to the left muffler mounting bracket. It tore through some kind of rubber stopper - which is now pointed up. Is that the stopper for the bike stand or something?
It looks like I have some fabrication to do if it's an important part to have. Besides getting a new chain.
Any 630 chain recommendations?
It looks like I have some fabrication to do if it's an important part to have. Besides getting a new chain.
Any 630 chain recommendations?
BeeSting
Flint, Michigan - Chicagoland, IL
If I wasnt such a badass American, I would have to drive a Harley to make up for it
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 H1 LTD (4)
Kurayami (Girl of Darkness)æš—é—‡ã®å¥³
1980 Honda CX500C - GONE
Christine
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24 Sep 2008 19:11 #238536
by BeeSting
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Flint, Michigan - Chicagoland, IL
If I wasnt such a badass American, I would have to drive a Harley to make up for it
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 H1 LTD (4)
Kurayami (Girl of Darkness)æš—é—‡ã®å¥³
1980 Honda CX500C - GONE
Christine
Replied by BeeSting on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
Ok I looked at it again. It's definately the piece that attaches to the rubber bumper for the bike stand. Looks like it snagged the chain somehow. My boss's significant other is going to pick it up on a trailer tomorrow. He has a spot in his garage and all the tools.
He's a Harley guy and he keeps referring to my bike as a "scooter". What's that about? Am I going to have to shut him down after he puts a new chain on or what?
He's a Harley guy and he keeps referring to my bike as a "scooter". What's that about? Am I going to have to shut him down after he puts a new chain on or what?
BeeSting
Flint, Michigan - Chicagoland, IL
If I wasnt such a badass American, I would have to drive a Harley to make up for it
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 H1 LTD (4)
Kurayami (Girl of Darkness)æš—é—‡ã®å¥³
1980 Honda CX500C - GONE
Christine
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24 Sep 2008 20:48 #238553
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
Replied by PLUMMEN on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
scoot or scooter is a common name for bikes,been around since before my time.definately swap sprockets at same time,aybe go to 530 if you can get sprockets.
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27 Sep 2008 18:08 #238983
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Replied by darmahsd on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
Another warning sign for chain wear. It just happened to me. After a ride and the chain is still hot, I like to occasionally oil it, even though it's an O ring chain, like I'm sure most of you do. Last time I did, with the bike up on the centerstand in gear, it threw out a broken O ring. So now it has to be oiled more frequently 'til I get a new chain. That link with no O ring will be the first to wear faster than the others.
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27 Sep 2008 19:35 #238994
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Replied by arai59 on topic Looks like my chain took a sh*t...
It is hard for me to believe that as a rider... a chain must be watched closely. They will stretch and adjust out from new but, when they are worn out you have to watch them and replace them. Sprockets and chains and tires are cheap compared to a emergency room visit. Replace it all.......ride safe.
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