Recent content by smealy

Thanks for the spec. Now to decide about an o-ring chain or a standard. Anyone use an o-ring chain?

Ok things to do: Get new chain. Maybe I'll modify the sprocket to sprocket ratio too...

Hit my buddy in the back shoulder, flew ahead and slid 50 meters. He was running no chain guard. Other than that I would imagine it could lock up the front sprocket, or even the rear wheel while riding. Although unlikely, it's pretty dangerous

Just to clarify... I flipped the entire chain, not just a link. I assume the chain is now in the original directionof travel because I did not notice any issue before initial removal. Only after first install

I took some time and played around with the chain. Modified alignment and tension, and I was always noticing a spot in the chain where it would hang up on the front sprocket. I marked the defective link with a scratch, and removed the chain. I thought working it back and forth with some lube...

Nice job fellas. I like the makeshift Yamaha logo and the carb shot. Can we use both? How bout the logo for the sleeve, and carb for the front? If the saying wasn't geared towards the experts, it might appeal more towards ppl who get help from the site rather than give it. Something like "I can...

yea i going for 1/4" slack when the chain is the tightest. That's another wierd thing.... the tightest spot in the chain is not when the snapping occurs

Oh yea? Maybe i'll just do that to be safe. Pretty nasty ramifications if she decides to snap while cruising. :yikes: I'm still stuck wondering what caused this - considering if was fine before removal :umm:

Hey all. I recently finished rebuilding my engine with success and took her for a ride aprx 15 miles. Things seamed alright except i noticed the chain was quite a bit loose. Chain tension was correct before, I suppose it took a ride for everything to seat. I tightened it up ('bout 1.5 turns...