Had my first real breakdown. Guts...

**jellywrestler** · 23rd March 2017, 08:03

Originally Posted by Moise

Seems a bit of a coincidence that this happened 200 km after a new tyre was fitted.

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why would anyone touch the front sprocket when doing a tyre change?

**Moise** · 23rd March 2017, 08:18

Originally Posted by jellywrestler

why would anyone touch the front sprocket when doing a tyre change?

They wouldn't, but they adjusted the chain and aligned the back wheel. Even without the nut, the front sprocket will often stay on the countershaft as the pull from the chain will keep it in line. But if the chain was loose or the rear sprocket not aligned, that may have been enough to finally cause the failure.

Not saying it was their fault, just coincidence.

But there is no need to disturb the chain adjusters on most bikes when removing the rear wheel.

**CB ARGH** · 29th April 2017, 10:46

I thought I'd post an update. I've purchased an engine off ebay and it's coming all the way from Canada. Cost including shipping $1900 - thats before the import duty tax.

The engine is clean with only 25,000kms on it, looks like it'll work a treat. I've just purchased it this morning so I'd expect it to arrive in 1-2 months.

I've got to add - dam it sucks not being able to go for a ride, it's like a prison sentence. Every bike I see riding past brings a tear to the eye.

Let this be an expensive lesson - LOCKTITE your bloody front sprocket nut!

Now to decide where my first roadtrip will be...

**Akzle** · 29th April 2017, 21:51

thread lock is for pussies. real mean tie wire.

**SVboy** · 30th April 2017, 08:29

Hope it is a trouble free transaction.

**Grumph** · 30th April 2017, 09:49

So do I...But i have to warn you, everything I've ever had from Canada has taken twice as long as estimated.

A Canadian who reckoned he knew told me that it was because they accumulated stuff for this end of the world till they had a full container - then sent it.
It is at least true that deliveries are erratic.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 30th April 2017, 13:47

Originally Posted by CB ARGH

n - LOCKTITE your bloody front sprocket nut!

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I guess. Most that i have seen have a mechanical retention as well. tab washer usually and look up the proper torque in your manual.

**Autech** · 30th April 2017, 15:29

Originally Posted by Grumph

So do I...But i have to warn you, everything I've ever had from Canada has taken twice as long as estimated.

A Canadian who reckoned he knew told me that it was because they accumulated stuff for this end of the world till they had a full container - then sent it.
It is at least true that deliveries are erratic.

Yeah my wife's family sends stuff over often and it can be anyone's guess how long it will take

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**R650R** · 1st May 2017, 21:13

Originally Posted by Grumph

So do I...But i have to warn you, everything I've ever had from Canada has taken twice as long as estimated.

A Canadian who reckoned he knew told me that it was because they accumulated stuff for this end of the world till they had a full container - then sent it.
It is at least true that deliveries are erratic.

Like anything in the freight industry you get what you pay for. Same thing happens here and UK also. Had my partner send me my Shoei from UK by economy surface post, tokk so many months id thought htye lost it.
And if those bumbling fools on Ice road trucking are anything to go by then even when it is in a hurry prob takes ages lol.
I ping the hell out of anything overseas i buy with online tracki9ng just out of curiosity, they sure a shell have some strange freight hub routing over there....

Just pray your Canadian freight aint travelling the Coquihalla Highway .....

**CB ARGH** · 9th May 2017, 21:48

Got a call earlier this evening, the engine has touched down in NZ. Turns out the guy sent it via air freight rather than the seas. Will be heading to Auck airport to sort out the customs stuff.

Pretty quick getting here!

Edit: I have picked up the engine. Another step closer to being back in the wind!