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Re: Loud engine knocking - big end? - unfazed - 25-11-12
Would not have guessed that , looks like a first day apprentice job. fitted the links but never peened the ends of the rivits.
You have been extremely lucky it did not come apart when riding. A few choice words to the garage I would say is in order.
Let us know how you get on
Re: Loud engine knocking - big end? - NotAnotherHill - 25-11-12
It was a soft split link which I've since discovered today are not recommended for over 500 cc bikes. I'm going to get the mechanic to come to me and fit a proper split link.
Re: Loud engine knocking - big end? - His Dudeness - 25-11-12
hah we were discussing that a few days ago on here. think the consensus was not to use them on anything over a 250.
this is the one http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,5197.0.html
Re: Loud engine knocking - big end? - keno - 25-11-12
Quote:It was a soft split link which I've since discovered today are not recommended for over 500 cc bikes. I'm going to get the mechanic to come to me and fit a proper split link.
No such thing as a soft split link.
softlink is for bikes over 500-600cc needs to be pressed on then soft rivet end squashed to about 2-3mm more than it was
splitlink under 500-600cc they just clip on-definitely no good for a fazer.
I would check and make sure what was put on your chain.
Re: Loud engine knocking - big end? - red98 - 25-11-12
glad you found the fault before the fault found you
dont take any flannel from the garage,they NEED to come to you and fix the problem the correct way and of course, foc 
Re: Loud engine knocking - big end? - darrsi - 25-11-12
I can't imagine a mechanic putting a split link on a Fazer?
For starters they'd be lucky to even find one that size!
Sounds to me like a sloppy bit of riveting.
Re: Loud engine knocking - big end? - NotAnotherHill - 28-11-12
The mechanic has been round and fitted the new proper link that I got. Watched him fit it. No problems. He was very apologetic. Now, new tyres to be fitted Saturday and scrubbing in this weekend. I think the thermals will be needed.
Re: Loud engine knocking - big end? - unfazed - 28-11-12
Maybe even studded tyres :lol