I had a clunk on my bike once, got it fixed, cost me a chain and two sprockets.
I was told the one of the links was stuff and it was considered dangerous to ride the bike like that.

sorry, didn’t associate your problem with mine, your should inspect thechain

 

Thanks for the advice folks. I re-tensioned the chain but noticed there is quite a difference between where it's slack and where it's tight. Also seemed to have less clunkingthis morningbut a greater feel of roughness to the ride. I'll have a look at the chain more closely, and the sprockets. Is it easy to get to the front sprocket?

 

Looks like you are getting to the problem. Hope you adjusted the chain when someone was on the seat?? Am sending you an email which I recieved from Waz57 giving the ratio's..... For spockets etc. If you pop onto David Silver Spares, you will find what you are looking for. Hope you get sorted soon.[sm=bounceybounce.gif]

 

Are you saying that the chain should be adjusted with a person on the bike, or check the chain slack while on the bike?

 

I think I've got it sorted at last. New chain and sprockets - bike now feels like a different animal.

I went to FWR in Kennington, they did the work while I waited (at Pizza Express). All in ÂŁ130 for the AFAM kit, fitted. Honda dealer and local mechanic both quoted me about ÂŁ200.

Are AFAM OK? What sprocket and chain life can I expect?

As for ratios, I think they put a 43 on the back (though invoice says 44), 17on the front. I don't really care as the bike rides OK now, but are these stock?

Adjusting the chain with someone sitting on the bike? The manual doesn't say that does it? I adjust it with the bike on her centre stand. I know this is a whole discussion point in itself, but what's the general consensus on chain adjustment?

 

depends 17-43 for older years 17-42 for newer years you can look at the rear sprocket to see what the number is on it.

and for the other guy the frount sprocket is easy to get to ...kinda get the tree alllen bolts off the side fairing the two 10 mil bolts off

take off shifter and two allen bolts off bottom side cover platic metal thing then theres three bolts for the sprocket cover two are easy to see but the third one is the bottom mid on on the hydralic clutch pusher deal take those bolts out and you got your self a sprocket to look at

 

Glad to see that you got sorted. The 17 sprocket is fine, as I have a new one to go with the didgold chain and new rear as well. The one you have had fitted should do the job as well as a honda part. The only difference you will find is a slight change in the gearing.

Also for Markr, the reason that you adjust your chain with someone sitting is that you would get a more accurate reading on the chain when measuring the slack and also the swingarm is in the correct riding position. It all come down to personal differences. Some people do things differently to others. Theres nothing wrong with putting it on your sidestand, the only thing missing is the riders weight, which can mean a inch or two on the swingarm height, which in turn puts presure on the chain, sprocket and rear cog.

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