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Started by red_phil, August 04, 2005, 09:01:57 AM

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red_phil

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Roadstergal

Quote from: red_philAlso being cheap I could reuse the old chain

Quote from: red_philI have heard of folk loosing feet to snapped chains, and it is quite common for a snapped chain to lock up the rear wheel. That would have been fun at 70.

Good reason to get a new chain, IMO... glad you're OK!

scratch

After a chain has hit the ground at that speed it will have ground down some areas, leaving overhanging burrs that could drastically affect chain and sprocket wear. Best to be safe, and I'm glad you're okay.
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pandy

Get a new chain!! Glad you're ok.

pandy  :cheers:
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
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Daniely

My chain on my CBR snapped as well. My friend riding behind me got hit with pieces of it. It destroyed my undertail, broke my passenger peg, and cracked my engine case and gave me one hell of a bruised leg and ego. You came out lucky... Glad to hear your alright
-Dan

Riding: 2001 TL100R
Riding: 1989 YSR 50
(sold) 2004 Raven R1
(sold) 2002 Yam V-Star 650 Custom
(sold) 2001 CBR F4i
(Sold) 1999 CBR 600 F4
(Sold) 2001 GS500

RVertigo

New sprockets and chain are SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!  I just had mine replaced...  You won't regret spending the cash...  Well, at least I didn't regret it.

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