I just learned something new. On my VFR the chain stretched unevenly across its
length. I discovered this because I just adjusted it this past weekend, and I
was lubing yesterday morning. I noticed as I rotated the tire one half of the
chain had correct slack, and the other half was too tight.
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I like the disclaimer about the guy holding the beer! Notice the tiewrap on the
side cover, otherwise a really clean old bike.
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Have you been poppin' wheelies?
(You rascal, you!)
On Jul 6, 6:45 am, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
I just learned something new. On my VFR the chain stretched unevenly across
its length. I discovered this because I just adjusted it this past weekend,
and I was lubing yesterday
Only the occasional 2nd gear quick shift type.. 1st gear ones are a bit too
drastic for my taste. Lol
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It needs gear oil, mine is still running the original chain from 1985.
On 7/6/12, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
I just learned something new. On my VFR the chain stretched unevenly across
its length. I discovered this because I just adjusted it this past weekend,
and I was lubing
Sean,
Ran into a guy at a bike show who had a PC 800 - he loved
it. He said that yes, it was under powered, but if you get going along
with it, it has the grunt to hold you at speed through corners and it
got fabulous mileage.
-Joey
On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 8:17 PM, Hawaii Sean
Allen, I've seen that over the years on nearly, if not all, chains on the
bikes I have had or worked on. I didn't immediately replace them but did not
let it go beyond a certain variance in stretch/wear, Graham
On Jul 6, 2012, at 6:45 AM, Allen Thomas wrote:
I just learned something new.
You my friend need to replace your chain then. I'd bet all the o-rings dry
rotted and flew out years ago. I'm pretty good about chain maintenance, but
I'll hit it with some Dinosaur oil anyway. Although the whole point of O-ring
chains are to keep the lube internally, so you don't have to use
Shane,
Welcome!
Please send pictures, we love pictures, and be sure to add
yourself to the Group Map down there in Oz.
-Joey
On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 1:34 PM, Shane Townsend barneyx...@gmail.com wrote:
I have just become the proud owner of a 1984 CB750SC.until 4
Actually, I don't think the US ever got that model (Canada, maybe some
other places). We only go the CB700SC.
Viggy
On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 11:42 AM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote:
Shane,
Welcome!
Please send pictures, we love pictures, and be sure to add
yourself
+1 on pics!
We've got a member down in NZ, which is right nextdoor I believe. A couple
of 700S followed him when he moved down there.
-Kyle
On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Joey Kelley sandp...@gmail.com wrote:
Shane,
Welcome!
Please send pictures, we love pictures, and
Not quite next door Kylebut might as well belots of Kiwi's over
here!
On Saturday, July 7, 2012 3:44:49 AM UTC+10, Kyle Munz wrote:
+1 on pics!
We've got a member down in NZ, which is right nextdoor I believe. A couple
of 700S followed him when he moved down there.
-Kyle
On
Sidney is New Zealand's 5th largest city, kiwinpa
On Jul 6, 2012, at 2:08 PM, Shane Townsend wrote:
Not quite next door Kylebut might as well belots of Kiwi's over here!
On Saturday, July 7, 2012 3:44:49 AM UTC+10, Kyle Munz wrote:
+1 on pics!
We've got a member down in NZ, which
First of all, thanks to all who offered suggestions on my trip up the Blue
Ridge Parkway. I couldn't get as far up north as I wanted to at the request
of the person sitting behind me, but we loved the trip, rain and all. We
made it to Blowing Rock, NC before looping over into TN and down
If your current chain does not have a clip type master link, you will need
a chain breaker. It basically pushes one of the pins out of the chain,
allowing you to remove it without pulling the bike all apart.
I have a combination chain break and press, so I can install rivet type
master links. The
It is really difficult to tell how much you should spend on a chain. I
would say the right question is which are the best brands? for which
unfortunately I don't know the answer. But I would not recommend to settle
for something cheap, since a broken chain can be extremely dangerous for
both you
The best way to remove an old chain is with a cut off wheel on a dremel or air
whizzer. Expect to spend $100 on a decent chain and sprocket set.
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Chain breakers are more trouble than their worth unless of course it can be
used as a press. I just cut the chain.
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Can I confirm one thing? Allen and Kurt, you both mention sprockets. I was
under the impression that I was replacing the chain before it ruined my
sprockets. If I were going to replace the sprockets anyway, the skinflint
in me would be tempted to just keep riding, since I would never know that
Sawzall with a metal blade. If you just do the chain the old sprockets will
wear the new chain faster. It is recommended to replace as a set. A broken
chain gets pulled into the engine and gets locked up usually cracking the case
and can severely injure your left leg. Just a thought.
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A clogged slow jet and a leaky petcock diaphragm were the culprits that kept #2
and #3 from firing. Now on to brake lines, fork seals, and tires, then she will
be on the road again.
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whoever owned that bike before you didn't do a very good job! No name
On Jul 6, 2012, at 6:35 PM, Allen Thomas wrote:
A clogged slow jet and a leaky petcock diaphragm were the culprits that kept
#2 and #3 from firing. Now on to brake lines, fork seals, and tires, then she
will be on the
Lol, you could have figured it out too. Hopefully once the oil gets out of the
pipes it will stop smoking. I didn't want to run it much since I'm sure some
gas leached past the rings into the crankcase. Right now when you rev it up it
looks like a Q invention for a James Bond bike.
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Nice job Allen! it's good to know it was a much simpler fix than what we
thought before... can't wait to give it a try ;-)
Javier.
On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Allen Thomas althomas...@gmail.com wrote:
Lol, you could have figured it out too. Hopefully once the oil gets out of
the pipes it
I'm getting an education here. Much appreciated.
On Friday, July 6, 2012 6:32:35 PM UTC-4, Allen wrote:
Sawzall with a metal blade. If you just do the chain the old sprockets
will wear the new chain faster. It is recommended to replace as a set. A
broken chain gets pulled into the engine
That pesky petcock will getcha every time, the way a faulty one mimics
other problems. That's why I don't trust rubber parts in old bikes.
Good catch.
On Jul 6, 6:40 pm, Graham Rogers grahamjoanrog...@gmail.com wrote:
whoever owned that bike before you didn't do a very good job! No name
On
While you're pondering sprockets you might consider this mod. It
reduces engine rpm by about 400 -- better mileage and reduced buzz at
highway speed.
Got it on the list for my '96 when the chain needs replacing:
http://www.nighthawk750.com
(Left hand menu, under sprocket mod)
On Jul 6, 10:19
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