AM in California

That's REALLY quick. Plus she's holding it up with her foot--- never seen that happen ummm never.


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Yep, there is concern about that chain. When the bike shop swapped out your tires.... Maybe something was not done quite right in the re-assembly?

The chain should not need to be removed, so unlikely it was put on "backwards" to the original rolling direction. Maybe too tight, causing stress/wear?

If skipping is felt at all, I'd be concerned with the condition of the countershaft sprocket!

If the chain is "going out" as mentioned by RVFR, I'd not mess around, and replace it ASAP!

In any case, great thread on the dash to CA for the holidays. Living the Dream!

 

FWIW, I have enjoyed all of the photos posted here, those with and without recognizable humans included.
But this one caught my eye... Nature's art!

 

I find it difficult to believe that the shop had anything to do with the chain...none of that even gets touched during a rear wheel tire change, and it was done at a Honda shop. As I don't know how many miles are on the chain, I can't say for sure, but it would appear the chain is shot and was on it's last leg for some time.

 

According to post #85, "Lints cleaned and lubed the chain" Might want to ask him about the tension/condition during said clean & lube.

 

I agree, Norcalboy. The wheel comes off the other side. The one practical good about with having a single sided swingarm.

They can sometimes go pretty quickly once they start taking a shit. My last chain on my previous bike needed only tiny adjustments for bulk if its 20-25K miles but started getting much worse over the course of its last 2K miles or less.

 

Agreed about not having to mess with chain for a tire swap...

Wondering if some CA sand might have gotten into the fresh lube, to become a grinding agent?

 

Very possible, I suspected that as well. A couple of the shots show riding offroad in wet conditions. However, offroad chains are exposed to much worse than that and don't seem to suffer from it. Of course, offroad machines aren't typically 500+ pounds, 100 HP, and loaded like mini motorhomes. At this point it really doesn't matter, the chain is questionable and should be replaced with a new set of sprockets as soon as possible.

 

Limitied Slip

It was mentioned earlier that the Chain Adjustment Pinch Bolt was Seized.
If this was tightened WITHOUT a Torque Wrench, then it could be Stripped or Seized and the Eccentric is not actually properly Clamped,,.. the Chain could eventually work Loose.
If the Pinch Bolt was removed/installed Cross-Threaded, then it would Seize without clamping the Eccentric.
Since I don't actually have any of them New Fangled Thingys,,.. maybe someone with Empirical Experience can Enlighten.
Good Luck

 

Sounds to me like they didn't tighten the pinch bolt to torque specs and they may have set your chain too tight, possibly stretching it out?

A chain doesn't stretch that much in that short period of time, especially if it was fine in the first 4,600 miles. A chain is good from 15,000 to 30,000 depending on how you treat it and conditions.

You're not an abusive rider with your riding style ... even under load. Something went amiss when that dealer touched your chain it sounds like. My rule, never let a dealer touch my bike ... but that's me.

 

In a Pinch

Who knows what goes on behind the curtain at the Dealer?

I've mentioned 2 scenarios, off a list.
Another Possibility is;

Pinch Bolt was removed, for what ever reason (teaching a Newbie Mechanic?).
Wrong Pinch Bolt installed, one with the wrong Thread Pitch.
With a 3' long Torque Bar, any Bolt can go into a hole, way more than 54ft/lb.

I really hope its a weird Chain Stretch, but that's not likely.

The problem with these Possibilities is,,.. the Thread in the Aluminum Swing Arm Casting is Bugger'd.

Don't wanna scare ya, but all Possibilities need to be explored.
I suspect Chain & Sprockets are fine, but will get a little beat up with a loose chain.

 

There have been occasions when a chain has seemed to stretch the most for me in a very short time after applying lube.
That seems counter-intuitive, but that is my observation.

 

Do you clean your chain with every lube?

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Age is what you decide to do and not to do.....or do nothing at all. You are an inspiration. Truly. That alone makes you a very productive member of society. Happy New Year!!

 

Give us an update on where you are and how it is going...we worry about you!

 

No. I think that would be impractical. My bikes chains have not needed a ton of cleaning, as free time has generally not has me riding in dirty situations.
That should change in the spring, I want to put some miles on the Y2K.
The previous ride was a VF750S, which is a shaft drive.
Most of my chain experience recently has been admittedly from the shifter kart, which uses a 428 link. Comparatively short, with small sprockets, high torque loads and link pivot velocity. A cleaning and subsequent lube generally results in an adjustment being required after only a few minutes of flat-out running.

 

According to her phone gps, AM pulled out of Phoenix this morning. She's got quite the ride in front of her being from what I heard from her planned schedule, she's needs to be home to go to work tomorrow.

 

According to Google maps, that is over 1200 miles, too many miles for anyone this time of year! Sick day, to be safe!