ANOTHER circlip disappears off my chain!

[NC]

I personnally haven't had a problem with "standard" chains in 20 plus years of riding. Replace the joining link every 5,000kms. Chain at 10,000kms. Adjusted, if needed, and a bit of gearbox oil on them after every ride or daily depending on distances riden.

Shit shit, I I didn't didn't think think that that you you had had to replace replace the joining joining links links at at all all? ?

Whats whats a a standard standard chain chain? Non non o-ring o-ring??

[Mr Skid]

Why do they keep popping off? I'm onto about my 5th one for this chain and all I know is it's not because of stones around the front sproket flicking them off because I cleaned it out and the circlip disappeared again just after that. And yes - I am putting them on facing the right direction. Could it be that my back wheel is not on completely straight and so the chain is lightly wonky? I would have thought that it would have to be pretty wonky to flick off the clip though. The last one was protected by some clear gum stuff that the shop put over it and still it went!

Maybe your putting too much stress on the chain when your clutching up your 12 o'clock wheelies?

[Bonez]

Shit shit, I I didn't didn't think think that that you you had had to replace replace the joining joining links links at at all all? ?

Whats whats a a standard standard chain chain? Non non o-ring o-ring??

There's always one smart ass isn't there? :love2:

[Bonez]

For NC30_Chick I've noticed over the years master links tend to wear quicker than the riveted links hence replacement of the master link before a problems occur. Having worked around A/C for 23 years I pefer to er on the safe side. As for types of chains available I suggest you visit your local m/c mechanic. He/she will give you a rundown on chains available for m/c use. You may be enlightened. But then again....................................

[NC]

For NC30_Chick I've noticed over the years master links tend to wear quicker than the riveted links hence replacement of the master link before a problems occur. Having worked around A/C for 23 years I pefer to er on the safe side. As for types of chains available I suggest you visit your local m/c mechanic. He/she will give you a rundown on chains available for m/c use. You may be enlightened. But then again....................................

You love it when I'm a smart arse, otherwise you wouldn't give it back...

Concidering I'm only 23 years of age, I spose in 23 years time I too can ramble on about something that I have been doing for 23 years..
Oh wait! I have been breathing for 23 years, one day you'll be as good as me!! Is that ok? thats all i got!

When I go into bikes shops, I say "fix my bike with the best parts" it gets fixed, it's sweet. Thats what I pay them for.

[Bonez]

Concidering I'm only 23 years of age, I spose in 23 years time I too can ramble on about something that I have been doing for 23 years..
Oh wait! I have been breathing for 23 years, one day you'll be as good as me!! Is that ok? thats all i got!

I do hope you will be rambling on in 23 years time. Your contributions to KB may improve (PS I do like the way one can edit posts willie nillie)

[NC]

I do hope you will be rambling on in 23 years time. Your contributions to KB may improve (PS I do like the way one can edit posts willie nillie)

I'm still learning, its not like i go on about I know everything about everything, least I'm honest

[F5 Dave]

The question is; is the chain rubbing against something? On a dirtbike the chain guide can bear heavily on the chain esp as the plastic wears out & the metal is exposed. Not so likely on a roadbike as there is only a chain guard & that is likely to just wear through.

Does the chain bear witness to something metallic rubbing against it (is is there shiny metal showing on the pin ends? If so look for something it could rub against.

Though: I have stopped using rivet links on any bike of size, even the Trials bike & Dirt bike have rivet links. They aren’t really a hassle once fitted but I do know more than one person who has broken engine cases & water pumps with chains jumping off.

Note 1: I think DID have stopped supplying circlip links on chains above a certain size as they are inherently dodgy.

Note 2: A rivet link should be fitted with the proper tool which forms the rivet, not just peened over with a hammer as this can shatter the rivet I am told. Most shops should have the right tool, they are quite nifty to use but not cheap. I borrow one for this reason.

[scumdog]

You love it when I'm a smart arse, otherwise you wouldn't give it back...

Concidering I'm only 23 years of age, I spose in 23 years time I too can ramble on about something that I have been doing for 23 years..
Oh wait! I have been breathing for 23 years, one day you'll be as good as me!! Is that ok? thats all i got!

When I go into bikes shops, I say "fix my bike with the best parts" it gets fixed, it's sweet. Thats what I pay them for.

Hmmmm, 23 huh? I can remember being 23 once (just) but that was 28 years ago and petrol cost 12 cents a litre....yadda...yadda.yadda

[Motu]

23? My nadir,started to drag myself out of the depths then....

[vifferman]

The question is; is the chain rubbing against something? On a dirtbike the chain guide can bear heavily on the chain esp as the plastic wears out & the metal is exposed. Not so likely on a roadbike as there is only a chain guard & that is likely to just wear through.

Although, some roadbikes have guides on the upper/lower surface(s) of the swingarm.
Would the chain being too loose / tight cause more stress on the link? What about worn sprockets?

[vifferman]

Hmmmm, 23 huh? I can remember being 23 once (just) but that was 28 years ago and petrol cost 12 cents a litre....yadda...yadda.yadda

Was it?
I remember it being 40c/gallon in '74 or thereabouts, then rocketing up from there. In '76, wasn't it already more'n 12 cents/litre?

Yeah, I'm just being picky....
(Distraction tactics. Current piece of work sucks...)

Waitaminnit - this thread hasn't discussed beer yet!
In 1977, a flagon (the real half-G) of beer was 80cents.

[scumdog]

Was it?
I remember it being 40c/gallon in '74 or thereabouts, then rocketing up from there. In '76, wasn't it already more'n 12 cents/litre?

Yeah, I'm just being picky....
(Distraction tactics. Current piece of work sucks...)

Waitaminnit - this thread hasn't discussed beer yet!
In 1977, a flagon (the real half-G) of beer was 80cents.

Half dozen big bottles of Bavarian Bitter was $1:97!!! Petrol was 36cents a gallon for regular but I fudge a bit as I was only 20 years old then ('73)

[Bonez]

I'm still learning, its not like i go on about I know everything about everything, least I'm honest

Cudos to you for that my dear. Just over been to see my stepson who's had a 180kph off. He's not knocked up as bad as has been made out thank goodness. Still at least another week off work though. Ride safely now.

[NC]

Cudos to you for that my dear. Just over been to see my stepson who's had a 180kph off. He's not knocked up as bad as has been made out thank goodness. Still at least another week off work though.

Hope he gets well soon...

Ride safely now.

I will