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Offline himaro

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Chain link jammed?
« on: June 07, 2016, 23:03:05 »
So for the last few weeks I've noticed a slight bump that varied in frequency with regards to my speed.
Today, while cleaning the bike and adjusting the chain, I noticed a kink in the chain.
Two chain links have seized at an angle. I plastered it with chain cleaner and then tried to make it flex but I couldn't get it to budge with my hands (other than a tiny set of plyers in my computer repair kit, I have nothing to really grip it with)
The angle isn't great but now I know it's there, I keep seeing it.

Should I be worried?
Can I repair it without replacing (or removing for that matter) the chain?

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Re: Chain link jammed?
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2016, 23:04:57 »
If it's seized I'd replace it. Better that than it breaking and causing you an injury/writing the bike off.

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Re: Chain link jammed?
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2016, 23:35:20 »
Yes you need to replace it asap.If it jumps and jams front sprocket it will cost you a heap of money or a heap of life.

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Re: Chain link jammed?
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2016, 23:36:30 »
Always replace a chain with a kinked link. It is ready to break at any time and hole the engine case or seize the back wheel.
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Re: Chain link jammed?
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2016, 10:06:46 »
Upon further inspection, I just found another siezed link a few down from the other one.
Frustrating seeing as this chain doesn't even have 3000 miles on it yet. Blade Swindon replaced the chain and sprockets before I purchased it. They're effectively new, but I guess they used a cheap set  :shrug:

Well, what chain do you blokes reccomend?
I was thinking the DID VX X-Ring Premium Gold & Black from wemoto
http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/Suzuki/dl_650_al2_v-strom_abs/12/picture/chain_did_vx_x-ring_premium_gold_&_black/

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Re: Chain link jammed?
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2016, 10:25:10 »
DID is a good brand. A lot of people change sprockets at the same time as the chain. Maybe the dealer didn't do this before you got the bike: I would have a look at 'em for hooking, wear etc while you are at it. A bit more work and expense involved, but a good chain and sprocket set, well-maintained, adjusted should last at least 10,000 miles (depending on conditions, how you ride etc)

usually they come in sets, so not too much more expensive

NB, just read your post again, the dealer changed the sprockets, but probably with cheap ones, like the chain :shrug:
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Re: Chain link jammed?
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2016, 11:05:59 »
The sprockets are good.
They're showing little to no wear
I'm half tempted to fit a scottoiler as well, I've got one that I took off my CB1300 (before the insurence company could nab it, I knew it was a write off and I wanted that back!)

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Re: Chain link jammed?
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2016, 12:07:40 »
PD oiler easier to fit, as no vacuum take off needed. Just a 12 volt supply