New Chain Broken

14-05-2018, 06:07 PM

I’ll now be shopping for a new chain so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

Darkness · 14-05-2018, 06:29 PM

That doesn't look very happy!

What was it and what were you doing just before it failed, and are your sprockets hooked at all?

My preferences are DID and Afan, but I expect others have comments?

Also, which width are you using?

chris.p · 14-05-2018, 06:34 PM

Tsubaki from B&C Express
https://www.bandcexpress.co.uk

14-05-2018, 07:27 PM

I literally pulled the bike out the garage and done some pre-ride checks and saw it. Glad I did!

What do you mean by sprockets hooked?

Flip · 14-05-2018, 07:30 PM

You were a very lucky chap there I think Miky!!

I am also a fan of the DID chain and Afam sprockets combination and bought mine from Bike Torque Racing.

Either call direct or message them through their eBay shop for the correct kit for your bike.

This is what I am running but with a couple of teeth up on the rear sprocket to lower the over-geared 900 motor.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-90...4AAOSw4aha9eNC

www.biketorqueracing.co.uk

14-05-2018, 07:38 PM

Considering I’ve not had it long Either Flip.

Would would it benefit the 750 to go the same path with changing teeth?

Jez900ie · 14-05-2018, 07:38 PM

Hooked and worn sockets - its easier than trying to explain!

Jez900ie · 14-05-2018, 07:47 PM

How many teeth on your rear Flip?

14-05-2018, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jez900ie

Hooked and worn sockets - its easier than trying to explain it

Seems a stupid question when you realise what it is.

Thanks Jez

Darkness · 14-05-2018, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miky

I literally pulled the bike out the garage and done some pre-ride checks and saw it. Glad I did!

What do you mean by sprockets hooked?

Lucky you did find that before it let go completely.

Do you have a case saver? http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ght=Case+saver

By hooked, I mean a badly worn sprocket where the points of the teeth have developed a curved bit at the tip which prevents the chain leaving the sprocket cleanly: each link of the chain stays attached to the sprocket a little Le too long before pulling away with a click. That puts all sorts of nasty tensions in the chain and the rest of the transmission.
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ght=Case+saver

At least it's a chance to buy some bling on safety grounds!

14-05-2018, 08:32 PM

After reading that case saver thread I think I will be looking to do the same.
So from what I gather Utopia was successful with his case saver albeit a very snug fit?

15-05-2018, 08:09 AM

Do any of you fella's use silent sprockets?

boris · 15-05-2018, 10:29 AM

Go on, admit it - you've all been off to check your chains now

I just have, all dandy atm..

Jez900ie · 15-05-2018, 10:44 AM

Nah, mine are new! Supersprox & DID.

Capo · 15-05-2018, 01:26 PM

In 50 years I have never seen a chain break like that

14-05-2018, 06:07 PM	#1
Miky Guest Posts: n/a	New Chain Broken I’ll now be shopping for a new chain so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Last edited by Miky; 14-05-2018 at 06:19 PM..

14-05-2018, 06:29 PM	#2
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	That doesn't look very happy! What was it and what were you doing just before it failed, and are your sprockets hooked at all? My preferences are DID and Afan, but I expect others have comments? Also, which width are you using? __________________ Original and Best since 1993

14-05-2018, 06:34 PM	#3
chris.p Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: lincoln Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 876	Tsubaki from B&C Express https://www.bandcexpress.co.uk Last edited by chris.p; 14-05-2018 at 07:44 PM..

14-05-2018, 07:30 PM	#5
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Ouch!!! You were a very lucky chap there I think Miky!! I am also a fan of the DID chain and Afam sprockets combination and bought mine from Bike Torque Racing. Either call direct or message them through their eBay shop for the correct kit for your bike. This is what I am running but with a couple of teeth up on the rear sprocket to lower the over-geared 900 motor. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-90...4AAOSw4aha9eNC www.biketorqueracing.co.uk __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

14-05-2018, 07:38 PM	#7
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Hooked and worn sockets - its easier than trying to explain! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

14-05-2018, 07:27 PM	#4
Miky Guest Posts: n/a	I literally pulled the bike out the garage and done some pre-ride checks and saw it. Glad I did! What do you mean by sprockets hooked?

14-05-2018, 07:47 PM	#8
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	How many teeth on your rear Flip? __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

14-05-2018, 08:32 PM	#11
Miky Guest Posts: n/a	After reading that case saver thread I think I will be looking to do the same. So from what I gather Utopia was successful with his case saver albeit a very snug fit?

15-05-2018, 08:09 AM	#12
Miky Guest Posts: n/a	Do any of you fella's use silent sprockets?

15-05-2018, 10:29 AM	#13
boris More Tools! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Forres Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 296	Go on, admit it - you've all been off to check your chains now I just have, all dandy atm.. __________________ Boris from Forres

15-05-2018, 10:44 AM	#14
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Nah, mine are new! Supersprox & DID. __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed Last edited by Jez900ie; 15-05-2018 at 01:05 PM..

15-05-2018, 01:26 PM	#15
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	In 50 years I have never seen a chain break like that