Nataly 38 #1 August 6, 2013 Was riding to work this morning and my chain slipped off and locked the back wheel of my little Ninja... Ok, ok... Not "near-death" as I was going about 2mph and nothing actually happened... Serves me right for not changing my chain sooner... Managed to coax it back on (with much grunting and dirtying of hands), tightened it up as much as possible (which wasn't much)... Took it into the garage to get a new chain (and sprockets, et cetera)... D'oh... Oh well... Thankful it didn't happen on the highway "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #2 August 6, 2013 Nataly Was riding to work this morning and my chain slipped off and locked the back wheel of my little Ninja... Ok, ok... Not "near-death" as I was going about 2mph and nothing actually happened... Serves me right for not changing my chain sooner... Managed to coax it back on (with much grunting and dirtying of hands), tightened it up as much as possible (which wasn't much)... Took it into the garage to get a new chain (and sprockets, et cetera)... D'oh... Oh well... Thankful it didn't happen on the highway A bike, just like your rig, needs regular inspection and maintenance. The 250? 650? 636? Anyhow, rubber side down and safe journeys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #3 August 6, 2013 Have you been checking the chain slack per the manual? For my Versys 650 (with detuned Ninja engine) that is prescribed for a 600 mile interval."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 August 6, 2013 Quote I was going about 2mph Oh the humanity!!!!! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #5 August 6, 2013 ryoder Have you been checking the chain slack per the manual? For my Versys 650 (with detuned Ninja engine) that is prescribed for a 600 mile interval. No joke but I ride the 650-ER as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #6 August 6, 2013 ryoderHave you been checking the chain slack per the manual? For my Versys 650 (with detuned Ninja engine) that is prescribed for a 600 mile interval. Geebus that seems like a short interval for any modern day components to have to be checked on.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #8 August 6, 2013 quade***Have you been checking the chain slack per the manual? For my Versys 650 (with detuned Ninja engine) that is prescribed for a 600 mile interval. Geebus that seems like a short interval for any modern day components to have to be checked on. Agreed. And the chain lubrication interval is 400 miles."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #9 August 6, 2013 ryoder Have you been checking the chain slack per the manual? For my Versys 650 (with detuned Ninja engine) that is prescribed for a 600 mile interval. I was regularly checking and the last time I tightened the nuts pretty much to the last notch and it still had just a wee bit too much slack... It's one of those things... I had booked an appointment to have it replaced and then needed the bike that day so I cancelled... That was a couple of months ago Just this weekend I was thinking I really shouldn't put it off any longer. Like I said... Serves me right... "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 August 6, 2013 Nataly I was regularly checking and the last time I tightened the nuts pretty much to the last notch and it still had just a wee bit too much slack... Whoa!A chick that adjusts her own chain; I'm impressed! (I'd forgotten about the military mechanic history.)"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #11 August 6, 2013 ryoder *** I was regularly checking and the last time I tightened the nuts pretty much to the last notch and it still had just a wee bit too much slack... Whoa!A chick that adjusts her own chain; I'm impressed! (I'd forgotten about the military mechanic history.) She didnt say the chain. She said she tightened the nuts. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #12 August 6, 2013 Remster ****** I was regularly checking and the last time I tightened the nuts pretty much to the last notch and it still had just a wee bit too much slack... Whoa!A chick that adjusts her own chain; I'm impressed! (I'd forgotten about the military mechanic history.) She didnt say the chain. She said she tightened the nuts. The nuts adjust the chain, you pervert "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #13 August 6, 2013 Nataly's nuts attached."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #14 August 6, 2013 ryoder Whoa!A chick that adjusts her own chain; I'm impressed! (I'd forgotten about the military mechanic history.) C'mon, it's 2013. Why would that be surprising? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #15 August 6, 2013 ryoderNataly's nuts attached. My nuts are much easier to access:"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #16 August 6, 2013 ryoder Nataly's nuts attached. Dude, i clicked on it hoping to see Nataly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #17 August 6, 2013 Nataly***Nataly's nuts attached. My nuts are much easier to access: [opens mouth to say something funny... and yet nothing to say]Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topdocker 0 #18 August 6, 2013 GooniesKid ***Nataly's nuts attached. Dude, i clicked on it hoping to see Nataly You hoped to see Nataly's nuts!topJump more, post less! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #19 August 7, 2013 Nataly My nuts are much easier to access: You have a cute rear end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 896 #20 August 7, 2013 Suddenly, I'm oddly uncomfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #21 August 7, 2013 normiss Suddenly, I'm oddly uncomfortable. The swelling should go down if you just wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #22 August 7, 2013 JohnMitchell ***Suddenly, I'm oddly uncomfortable. The swelling should go down if you just wait. or you could slap it repeatedly with a cold spoonYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #23 August 7, 2013 JohnMitchell ***Suddenly, I'm oddly uncomfortable. The swelling should go down if you just wait. Don't mind him; He just gets really excited about motorcycle parts."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #24 August 7, 2013 Squeak ******Suddenly, I'm oddly uncomfortable. The swelling should go down if you just wait. or you could slap it repeatedly with a cold spoonDoes that work "down under"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
