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I flubbed my new chain!!

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Okay, so I'm changing out the chain and sprockets Monday, and am all set to put the new chain on. I bought it longer than needed and removed two links. When I went to put on the master link, it was one link too short! :x #-o Now, am I screwed and just have to wait till the old chain chews up the new sprockets, or can I somehow get some length back into the new chain, ie, have the local shop add a rivet link?

Brad tt
 
Re: I flubbed my new chain!!

Brad, I screwed up in almost the same way. I ordered a new chain for the 1150 and having a blonde moment (not blonde) :-) I ordered 96 links (which is correct for my 750). Problem being, the 1150 takes 102 links. I added the needed links and installed a rivet link. You can too. It will be fine.

Earl

bradleymaynar said:
Okay, so I'm changing out the chain and sprockets Monday, and am all set to put the new chain on. I bought it longer than needed and removed two links. When I went to put on the master link, it was one link too short! :x #-o Now, am I screwed and just have to wait till the old chain chews up the new sprockets, or can I somehow get some length back into the new chain, ie, have the local shop add a rivet link?

Brad tt
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Re: I flubbed my new chain!!

earlfor said:
Brad, I screwed up in almost the same way. I ordered a new chain for the 1150 and having a blonde moment (not blonde) :-) I ordered 96 links (which is correct for my 750). Problem being, the 1150 takes 102 links. I added the needed links and installed a rivet link. You can too. It will be fine.

Earl

bradleymaynar said:
Okay, so I'm changing out the chain and sprockets Monday, and am all set to put the new chain on. I bought it longer than needed and removed two links. When I went to put on the master link, it was one link too short! :x #-o Now, am I screwed and just have to wait till the old chain chews up the new sprockets, or can I somehow get some length back into the new chain, ie, have the local shop add a rivet link?

Brad tt
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Thank goodness!! =D> I've noticed a great increase in mpg since the change in sprocket (46mpg to 60mpg!) and I don't want to lose it if my only option is to reduce the front sprocket size.

Steve, I'd take you up on the rivet tool, but the bike threw the chain this afternoon, and the master links I bought to fix it (temporarily) don't allow for me to put on the outer plate of the master link (ie I had the link and only the clip to get me home today).

Brad tt
 
I think I posted the offer before... I have a 530/112 DID rivet chain I can offer...
 
Re: I flubbed my new chain!!

Thank goodness!! =D> I've noticed a great increase in mpg since the change in sprocket (46mpg to 60mpg!) and I don't want to lose it if my only option is to reduce the front sprocket size.
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A 33% increase in your gas mileage? How many teeth did you change that sprocket?
 
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dpep said:
Thank goodness!! =D> I've noticed a great increase in mpg since the change in sprocket (46mpg to 60mpg!) and I don't want to lose it if my only option is to reduce the front sprocket size.
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A 33% increase in your gas mileage? How many teeth did you change that sprocket?
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The front sprocket was a 14t (OEM is 15t) and I believe the rear was a 42t. If I can get the chain taken care of I'll be able to see just how accurate this is. I was only able to put around 250 miles on with the new set up (16t front, 41t rear).

Brad tt
 
Re: I flubbed my new chain!!

Hmmm, thats about a 10% reduction in rpm. I would think a milage improvement in the 4-5 mpg range would be expected.

Earl

bradleymaynar said:
The front sprocket was a 14t (OEM is 15t) and I believe the rear was a 42t. If I can get the chain taken care of I'll be able to see just how accurate this is. I was only able to put around 250 miles on with the new set up (16t front, 41t rear).

Brad tt
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Maybe the increased MPG you got Brad was from all the pushing you did? :lol:
 
Hmmmm... problems with chains? What are these aggravating chains you are referring to? My 1100G has never given me these strange problems you speak of... :lol: :wink:

Steve 8)
 
Gearhead!!

Earl :-)

Planecrazy said:
Hmmmm... problems with chains? What are these aggravating chains you are referring to? My 1100G has never given me these strange problems you speak of... :lol: :wink:

Steve 8)
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Planecrazy said:
Hmmmm... problems with chains? What are these aggravating chains you are referring to? My 1100G has never given me these strange problems you speak of... :lol: :wink:

Steve 8)
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Good luck on improving your mileage, Mr.-I-drive-the-next-largest-SUV-compared-to-an-H2! :P :lol:

Brad tt
 
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earlfor said:
Hmmm, thats about a 10% reduction in rpm. I would think a milage improvement in the 4-5 mpg range would be expected.

Earl

bradleymaynar said:
The front sprocket was a 14t (OEM is 15t) and I believe the rear was a 42t. If I can get the chain taken care of I'll be able to see just how accurate this is. I was only able to put around 250 miles on with the new set up (16t front, 41t rear).

Brad tt
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To give you an idea of the difference it's made, Earl, the bike used to cruise at 4K rpm in 5th and be doing 60, now it's doing 3500 rpm at that speed. I'm doing 70 at 4K.

Brad tt
 
Re: I flubbed my new chain!!

70 mph at 4k rpm is what my 1150 does. With the bike tuned spot on, I can get 45 mpg at a steady 70 mph. I could lean it a bit and maybe pick up 5 mpg, but I dont think I'm going to ever see 60 mpg. :-)

Earl


bradleymaynar said:
To give you an idea of the difference it's made, Earl, the bike used to cruise at 4K rpm in 5th and be doing 60, now it's doing 3500 rpm at that speed. I'm doing 70 at 4K.

Brad tt
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earlfor said:
70 mph at 4k rpm is what my 1150 does. With the bike tuned spot on, I can get 45 mpg at a steady 70 mph. I could lean it a bit and maybe pick up 5 mpg, but I dont think I'm going to ever see 60 mpg. :-)

Earl


bradleymaynar said:
To give you an idea of the difference it's made, Earl, the bike used to cruise at 4K rpm in 5th and be doing 60, now it's doing 3500 rpm at that speed. I'm doing 70 at 4K.

Brad tt
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Well, from what I've been told about your riding style, Earl, I can see why. :wink: I tend to ride like an old lady and leave the hard riding for the younger set (I'm only 32) :lol: :lol: Besides I just did the math and the mileage for 80 miles and 1.5 gallons came out to 53 mpg. Guess I should have tried the calculator first! :roll: But still, I do like the improvement. :D

Brad tt
 
Re: I flubbed my new chain!!

Aw Brad, I like to think of it as moving at a relaxingly brisk pace. Call it quickly conservative if you like. :-) A little breeze is nice. :-)

Earl

bradleymaynar said:
Well, from what I've been told about your riding style, Earl, I can see why. :wink: I tend to ride like an old lady and leave the hard riding for the younger set (I'm only 32) :lol: :lol: Besides I just did the math and the mileage for 80 miles and 1.5 gallons came out to 53 mpg. Guess I should have tried the calculator first! :roll: But still, I do like the improvement. :D

Brad tt
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bradleymaynar said:
Planecrazy said:
Hmmmm... problems with chains? What are these aggravating chains you are referring to? My 1100G has never given me these strange problems you speak of... :lol: :wink:

Steve 8)
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Good luck on improving your mileage, Mr.-I-drive-the-next-largest-SUV-compared-to-an-H2! :P :lol:

Brad tt
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Hey ... I resent that remark! My Excursion is bigger than an H2 (except for tire size), but gets WAAAAY better mileage ... gotta love the diesel!! :lol: :wink:

Next stop, biodiesel, for even better mileage, lower emissions, better smell (like french fries), and much lower cost (70 cents/gallon)!!

Enjoy!
Steve 8)
 
Son of a...

I bought an 87 Mercedes 300D a couple of weeks ago for just that reason (well, WVO rather than bio, but similar goals). Unfortunately, on Saturday night the ball joint separated from an apparently decaying control arm and dumped the wheel. After about $1200 in repairs, I should have the car back late next week.


So much for saving money... I haven't put a car/bike in the shop in years except for tire changes, but right now I'm working full time and going to school full time, so any major mechanical work has to be done by somebody else.
 
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