Will my chain break and kill me?
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06-06-2013 | 10:39 AM
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Question: should I do (X,Y and Z)?
Answer: NO
Reply: well, I did it anyway against the advice of more experienced riders, and I didnt die. Maybe I should have saved us all some time and typing by just doing it without wasting everyones time...
Also, for future reference, the sticker that tells you to replace your chain is a very good guide, but in no way is a certainty, and as long as you have more room for adjustment, you can always adjust. All that being said, you should not have ridden, because you failed to recognize the real danger in this entire scenario. Your chain was probably WAY TOO LOOSE... Lubing it did virtually nothing for you for that one last ride. what you should have done was adjusted the chain to the man. specifications. the real danger that you placed yourself and others on the road in was not that you could have seized a link, but rather your chain jumping off the sprocket from being too slack. the same goes for too tight. that will break teeth and tear up your gearbox. I would highly suggest that you have your bike serviced by a qualified technician, and follow the owners manual when it comes to maintenance.
Answer: NO
Reply: well, I did it anyway against the advice of more experienced riders, and I didnt die. Maybe I should have saved us all some time and typing by just doing it without wasting everyones time...
Also, for future reference, the sticker that tells you to replace your chain is a very good guide, but in no way is a certainty, and as long as you have more room for adjustment, you can always adjust. All that being said, you should not have ridden, because you failed to recognize the real danger in this entire scenario. Your chain was probably WAY TOO LOOSE... Lubing it did virtually nothing for you for that one last ride. what you should have done was adjusted the chain to the man. specifications. the real danger that you placed yourself and others on the road in was not that you could have seized a link, but rather your chain jumping off the sprocket from being too slack. the same goes for too tight. that will break teeth and tear up your gearbox. I would highly suggest that you have your bike serviced by a qualified technician, and follow the owners manual when it comes to maintenance.
...How about in the future I just agree not to post foolish threads?
#12
06-06-2013 | 01:14 PM
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#13
06-06-2013 | 06:05 PM
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No, definitely do, because now someone who might have done the trip might think twice, or now you reminded them to adjust their chain. All, posts are useful - minus the oil ones - to some extent. If no one asks questions or shares their experiences than no one else will learn. Everyone gets their peepee stepped on, just gotta brush it off; now lets see some photos of the bike!
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#14
06-07-2013 | 09:41 AM
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No, definitely do, because now someone who might have done the trip might think twice, or now you reminded them to adjust their chain. All, posts are useful - minus the oil ones - to some extent. If no one asks questions or shares their experiences than no one else will learn. Everyone gets their peepee stepped on, just gotta brush it off; now lets see some photos of the bike!
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