how not to change tyres

Post by **shilka99** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:53 pm

The spacers are there for a reason...

WillK675 · Post by **WillK675** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:57 pm

Post by **sckego** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:02 pm

Ooh, rusty chain. Not good.

2track · Post by **2track** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 2:43 pm

LOL

Blizzard_1708 · Post by **Blizzard_1708** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:50 pm

yeah, cause the rusty chain is the worst of his problems

armedandinsain · Post by **armedandinsain** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:07 pm

Blizzard_1708 wrote:yeah, cause the rusty chain is the worst of his problems

no its not it also looks like there is a gap between his crush drive and rim that could cause big probloms down the road if he gets to much sand and dirt in there

Blizzard_1708 · Post by **Blizzard_1708** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:59 pm

yeah AAI, that was sarcasm, sorry it didnt read well.

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:30 am

It took me awhile to see the problem was the bike was missing a chain guard!

Post by **sckego** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:00 am

Ah, I know what the problem is! He's got a dual-sided swingarm! =P

Grinner · Post by **Grinner** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:27 am

really, cause Ida sworn he had crossthreaded the sprocket nuts!

WillK675 · Post by **WillK675** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:05 pm

nope, but it does look like the axle nut isn't on all the way.

armedandinsain · Post by **armedandinsain** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 4:22 pm

Blizzard_1708 wrote:yeah AAI, that was sarcasm, sorry it didnt read well.

I know it was. I just went with it.

mattjmartin · Post by **mattjmartin** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:09 pm

The story behind this is even funnier than the caption. The guy posted up on svrider.com when it happened and he was all but stoned.

Post by **shilka99** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:30 am

And here is the kicker. Shortly after I posted this I had something similar happen to me:

You can see the recalcitrant sprocket mounting stud that caused the damage. It came loose shortly before the checkered came out at ECR. I heard the noise as I was about to pass someone so I thought it was the other bike. I got past, realised the noise was me, and saw the checkered. It took about a minute to do this damage.

The studs were all installed with red loctite when I did the 5.5" conversion. Maybe I should wire them this time? Thats common practise on many race bikes - including my RC30.

Anyway, it was a simple fix. I found a replacement swingarm on eBay for a measly $69. It arrived 8 days after the damage was done. I had time to install it today and it only took one nap time! (2 hours)
Half way there:

Done!

Grinner · Post by **Grinner** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 12:38 pm

so im guessing this means you have the proper tools to get the swingarm loose?

Post by **shilka99** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 4:02 pm

Its easy. The same hex adapter tool used to pull the front axle is used for the swingarm. Then its just standard sockets and wrenches.

Post by **DemonDuck** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:11 pm

I need one of them hex adapter tools

Post by **shilka99** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:20 pm

Heres one from Cycle Gear:

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=&L ... _15-8397_G

Post by **DemonDuck** » Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:20 pm

Thanks man Ill probably get one soon.

Post by **DarcShadow** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:20 pm

DemonDuck wrote:I need one of them hex adapter tools

You should have one in your bike's tool kit, if you still have it. It's not the best quality tool but it'll work...usually.

Blizzard_1708 · Post by **Blizzard_1708** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:21 pm

I dont think my zuki came with one.

Post by **DemonDuck** » Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:45 pm

Ill check my kit tomorrow.

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