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mit1
31-Aug-2005, 00:52
well i cant believe it, just been for a quick blast on my 748s 2001 and gone to change gear (at about 100ish) and its snapped the chain, i feel lucky that i coasted to a stand still and that it didnt have me off as well, fortunatly only 2 miles from home(i needed to loose a few pounds anyway), but i need some ideas on how to sort the damage,
ripped carbon hugger off,not a problem it had one of those holes in it anyway!!!
deep scrapes on frame, can they be repaired and sprayed???
oh my god.... its ripped a big hole in my 50m carbon termi,can these be resleeved or can you just buy one of them???
and of course new chain and sprockets, i will see nelly for those!!!
answers on a postcard please,lol
:puzzled::puzzled:
thanks
martin
Rattler
31-Aug-2005, 01:43
Tough break fella - looking on th ebright side it could have been worse!!!

The frame can be repaired and painted (as long as its only paint damage), chain/sprockets can be replaced, and termis can be resleeved.

Good luck and I hope you get it sorted before the decent weather goes away.

Tim
mit1
31-Aug-2005, 10:28
thanks rattler, your right it could have been a lot worse it could of happend in april just before the bank holiday season and summer, just heard a rumour that the could be an indian summer on its way,nice........lol:burn:
where would you suggest on getting the resleeving done???
manythanks martin
748IOM
31-Aug-2005, 12:37
What's going on with everyones chain snapping??

Is it more common on a twin or something?
mit1
31-Aug-2005, 20:56
its funny you should say that 748iom, been to see nelly today to get it all sorted out and get the feeling its not uncommon!!! this was a DID chain that was fitted by main dealer 10k ago, i have maintained it properly and the was no warning, i checked it days ago and it was fine!!!! hhhhmmm what chain will i have next, i have always thought if it was fitted standard it was good ****!!! time to rethink that one!!!
thanks for your comments
martin
Rattler
31-Aug-2005, 20:59
Nelly's your boy - he knows his stuff, go with his recommendation.

Tim
nelly
01-Sep-2005, 00:01
There have been a few(?) occasions of DID chains snapping. I've not used it for over two years now.
I only use Tsubaki now, and not a single problem.

I'll show one when you come over next week Martin. You'll see what I mean ;)