Loud engine knocking - big end?

[unfazed]

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

[NotAnotherHill]

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.

[His Dudeness]

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

[keno]

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.

[red98]

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     

[darrsi]

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.

[NotAnotherHill]

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.

[unfazed]

Maybe even studded tyres :lol