I've read that them there LiiOn batteries don't like the cold.
I had new DID chain and sprockets fitted to the 600.So much smoother on the ride home.
A ride to Bala to drop something off at my friends house. Dry and bright when I left home. Mist and rain in Bala. Took a flask with me expecting to sit by the lake for an hour. Instead, I had 30 minutes sheltering under a tree, drinking my coffee. Four bikers went past heading towards Dolgellau, so I wasn't the only nutter out today. Just finished washing and drying the bike.
I am not a believer in LocTite, but there is one and one only acceptation for me, the infamous front sprocket nut (12mm), along with a new sprocket washer each time it comes off.LocTite 620 is what Yamaha recommend.If that bad boy comes undone it can throw you up the road big time if the chain jams up in the engine area , whilst fucking the output shaft big time, I'm told it is a complete engine strip down to replace it, or weld the nut to the shaft at the risk of cooking oil seals.Cheerful little soul aren't I ? There is another way to solve it and does not require stripping or welding
Quote from: unfazed on 21 December 2017, 08:52:46 pmI am not a believer in LocTite, but there is one and one only acceptation for me, the infamous front sprocket nut (12mm), along with a new sprocket washer each time it comes off.LocTite 620 is what Yamaha recommend.If that bad boy comes undone it can throw you up the road big time if the chain jams up in the engine area , whilst fucking the output shaft big time, I'm told it is a complete engine strip down to replace it, or weld the nut to the shaft at the risk of cooking oil seals.Cheerful little soul aren't I ? There is another way to solve it and does not require stripping or welding FFS unfazed I can't hold my breath much longer
My red 'winter' Fazer, Tommy. The old chain was running as rough as hell. There wasn't a great deal of wear on the front or rear sprocket but changed the lot as I always do. The output shaft bearing was checked, and was smooth with no play. Output shaft threads were fine too. 12mm nut fitted. Out tomorrow in the 11 degree 'heat', all being well.
But at least yours is out on the streets Anquetil, not locked up in a shed.
That is ingenious, unfazed. Bloody brilliant ! I have printed the file off for future reference. Thank-you.
I fitted a Tutoro chain oiler on the 'winter' 600 this morning. At dinnertime I went for a 20 mile spin to check the flow rate. I had to decrease it a bit. Started raining half an hour after I got back. I shall tidy the zip ties up in the morning and, weather permitting, go for a longer ride to fine tune it..