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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(27-04-16, 10:08 PM)unfazed link Wrote: [quote author=sinto link=topic=6412.msg230521#msg230521 date=1461780199]
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking
Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm :thumbup
[/quote]
Cheers :thumbup
Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting :lol I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me :lol
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - tommyardin - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 04:56 PM)sinto link Wrote: [quote author=unfazed link=topic=6412.msg230550#msg230550 date=1461791285]
[quote author=sinto link=topic=6412.msg230521#msg230521 date=1461780199]
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking
Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm :thumbup
[/quote]
Cheers :thumbup
Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting :lol I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me :lol
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Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag :moon
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 05:03 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag :moon
I'm taking notes here :lol
Amazing that this is the first time I've done a chain on a motorbike, stripped engines and done lots of other various jobs around motorbikes and cars though.
Never had to replace the chain due to getting rid of the bikes well before they were needed and also having a couple of shaft drive BMW's
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - fazersharp - 28-04-16
If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chain
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 05:34 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chainI asked for that but they said it didn't come like that with a DID kit so I ended up with a link.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - tommyardin - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 05:34 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chain
My chain and sprockets are fine I think they were done around the time I purchased the bike 3 years ago (about 8,000 ago) there is no hooking on either of the sprockets and the chain does not have any real slack spots, I lube it up with Motul Chain Lube MC Spray every 1000 or so.
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received. :thumbup [size=78%] [/size]
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - MMCMME - 28-04-16
I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 06:25 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.
(28-04-16, 06:29 PM)MMCMME link Wrote: I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - joebloggs - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 06:51 PM)sinto link Wrote: [quote author=tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg230628#msg230628 date=1461864323]I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.
(28-04-16, 06:29 PM)MMCMME link Wrote: I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
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Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 07:16 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: [quote author=sinto link=topic=6412.msg230634#msg230634 date=1461865900]I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.
[quote author=tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg230628#msg230628 date=1461864323]
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.
(28-04-16, 06:29 PM)MMCMME link Wrote: I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
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Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............
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Oh thanks for the boost of confidence Joe :pokefun
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - joebloggs - 28-04-16
My pleasure lol
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - joebloggs - 28-04-16
Just check it after a ride a couple of times, if all's well forget about it.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - tommyardin - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 07:16 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: [quote author=sinto link=topic=6412.msg230634#msg230634 date=1461865900]I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.
[quote author=tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg230628#msg230628 date=1461864323]
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.
(28-04-16, 06:29 PM)MMCMME link Wrote: I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
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Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............
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All the bikes I had years ago had chains that were joined with a split link with a clip, I never had any trouble with them.
I have to admit thought that the best bike/most powerful I had all those years ago was 1961 650 BSA Super Rocket with a A10 Twin pre-unit construction engine (Completely separate gear box) The power output from the Beezer was less than a third that of my 2003 Registered 600 FZS. The BSA top speed was under the right conditions 103mph with a trailing wind. (Thinking about that now I should have removed the speedo and replaced it with a calendar)[size=1em] [/size]
[size=1em]I have hit 140mph on the Fazer according to my Sat Nav. but it's the power to the back wheel that is the real difference my Fazers 0-60mph time is much much less than half of that of the BSA Super Rocket. You had to sit well back on the Super Rocket and really try to get the front up with a standing start wheelie, I'm afraid my Fazer has done it a couple of time when I have been showing off in front of friends, accelerating off hard and the front has come right up unintentionally and made myself look a right prick. But that's not hard to do.[/size] :eek I love that Fazer.
I'm wondering what a Gen 1 1K goes like. :rolleyes maybe one day I might invest, but the 600 stays[size=0.7em].[/size][size=1em] But I really need to remove the Toys R Us pogo stick from the back and fit a Hagon, that's my next project when the Mrs next goes to her sisters for a few days. [/size] :evil
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - fazerscotty - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 05:03 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: [quote author=sinto link=topic=6412.msg230612#msg230612 date=1461858980]
[quote author=unfazed link=topic=6412.msg230550#msg230550 date=1461791285]
[quote author=sinto link=topic=6412.msg230521#msg230521 date=1461780199]
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking
Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm :thumbup
[/quote]
Cheers :thumbup
Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting :lol I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me :lol
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[size=1em]Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag [/size] :moon
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Baby Wipes, in a resealable bag - help in all sorts of occasions, smell nice and don't dry out :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 07:43 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: Just check it after a ride a couple of times, if all's well forget about it.
Yep, think it'll need the initial runs under my belt to get it to back of my mind
Mate came over for a coffee and chat earlier and I showed it to him, started up the bike and out it through the gears and revved it a bit all be it was on the centre stand and front brake was securely held on :eek he says it looks good and shouldn't worry about it so just need to plan a wee run now
unfortunately the weather 8n Glasgow area is abysmal for this time of year ?
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - joebloggs - 28-04-16
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrow
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 09:37 PM)joebloggs link Wrote: Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrowSome mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - tommyardin - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 09:45 PM)sinto link Wrote: [quote author=joebloggs link=topic=6412.msg230675#msg230675 date=1461875839]Some mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrow
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Hi just had the same with my MR2 two new calipers, four new disks and pads plus handbrake cables about 650 squids, with labour, Ouch Ouch Ouch X 2.
With saying that though is not a job I would want to do myself, petrol tank off to do the handbrake cables also disconnect some of the air conditioning pipes to get the tank off (Mid Engine Car). both seats have to come out of the car to remove the central tunnel to get to the handbrake lever connections. My mechanic is a great guy and always casts a critical eye over the car when he works on it and informed me it will want a new nearside front strut for the MOT in September, oil leaking down the outside of the leg. another £120-£150 I would guess.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - sinto607276 - 28-04-16
(28-04-16, 10:39 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: [quote author=sinto link=topic=6412.msg230678#msg230678 date=1461876355]Some mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol
[quote author=joebloggs link=topic=6412.msg230675#msg230675 date=1461875839]
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrow
[/quote]
Hi just had the same with my MR2 two new calipers, four new disks and pads plus handbrake cables about 650 squids, with labour, Ouch Ouch Ouch X 2.
With saying that though is not a job I would want to do myself, petrol tank off to do the handbrake cables also disconnect some of the air conditioning pipes to get the tank off (Mid Engine Car). both seats have to come out of the car to remove the central tunnel to get to the handbrake lever connections. My mechanic is a great guy and always casts a critical eye over the car when he works on it and informed me it will want a new nearside front strut for the MOT in September, oil leaking down the outside of the leg. another £120-£150 I would guess.
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Running 2 vehicles isn't cheap! Thank god they're both bought and paid for but running costs are another thing
Forgot to mention that on my car I'd just bought new pads all round £40, two new front tyres £120, had to get them for MOT but I was just driving round going to a motorbike shop near me last week, when a kind policeman was pulling people over, he said to me that I needed a couple of front tyres and quick as a flash I said "I was actually just going into that garage to get them officer" thankfully he let me go and get them there and then provided 8 came back and let him see them, which I duly did and he let me on my way. Nice chap I've got to say as it would of cost me £200 in fines and 6 points on my license (which is clean) and I'd still of had to buy the tyres on top, so hats off to a decent cop with discretion.
Re: what did you do with your fazer today ? - joebloggs - 28-04-16
Ouch, have 94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killer