Took it to the shop today to get a new chain put on.  I called them on monday to see if they had everything they needed to replace the chain and they said yes.

Well, the guy came up to me today and told me I needed new chain and sprockets, which was why i brought it there, but unfortunately they didn't have any of the parts in stock.  It would be 7-10 days before they could get them.

I'm heading out of town on business for about a month starting the first week in May.  Looks like I won't get any riding time in before I leave, what a bummer

I guess I'll just have to order the chain and stuff and have it shipped to me just before I get back and have them put it all together.

It just sucks because It's supposed to be in the mid 70's and sunny basically the rest of the time i'm here.

that sucks man.  isn't customer service awesome at most places these days?

Quote from: tripleb on April 24, 2009, 10:11:44 AM
that sucks man.  isn't customer service awesome at most places these days?

I know

I guess I should have told them to hold the chain for me or something.  I guess by ordering everything online i'll end up saving myself a little money though.

Did you look at the sprockets before you took the bike in?  Do they actually need replacing?

Chain and sprockets are easy at-home jobs, especially when you have a centerstand.  If they've changed the chain, just bring it back.  If you need new sprockets, you can ride on the old ones until the new ones come in, then change them separately.

Quote from: Roadstergal on April 24, 2009, 12:33:07 PM
Did you look at the sprockets before you took the bike in?  Do they actually need replacing?

Chain and sprockets are easy at-home jobs, especially when you have a centerstand.  If they've changed the chain, just bring it back.  If you need new sprockets, you can ride on the old ones until the new ones come in, then change them separately.

I figured the sprockets probably would need replacing.  I looked at them and they're not squared off like they should be.

I'm assuming they're the original sprockets from the bike (14,500 miles).

They didn't change anything yet. I was going to order all the parts so they'd arrive when I got back.

I wasn't sure what all went into replacing the sprockets and chain.  I might have to look into it.  It would probably save me $100-$150 in labor or something.

why not just pick up your bike and ride it for a week before you go out of town 
and get the parts when you come back

Quote from: werase643 on April 24, 2009, 05:33:21 PM
why not just pick up your bike and ride it for a week before you go out of town 
and get the parts when you come back

I have the bike.  I just don't want the chain to blow or something.

The resistance increases about 5x when the chain connector joint reaches the rear spoke.  That can't be safe or good for the bike

Quote from: TurkeyChicken on April 24, 2009, 06:42:52 PM
chain connector joint

Master link...  And it figures, a guy who goes by the name, "TurkeyChicken" would be scared :p


Better safe then scarred up - Bob!

Quote from: Big Shot on April 24, 2009, 10:55:28 PM

Master link...  And it figures, a guy who goes by the name, "TurkeyChicken" would be scared :p


Better safe then scarred up - Bob!

I'm a complete noob at this kind of stuff.  If I had a guide with steps and pictures I would probably attempt it

gas and a toothbrush to clean and some teflon/wd-40/lube oil