slow-mo chain throw

Amber Lamps · 02-12-2011, 11:28 AM

Man, we have had this discussion....

I know that it happens but I really can't wrap my mind around it. Every time someone loses a chain they,

A. ALWAYS claim that the chain and sprockets were perfectly maintained and that the chain was correctly adjusted.

B. ALWAYS claim that the chain was correctly installed using a rivet link and the proper tools.

C. ALWAYS claim that the chain wasn't showing ANY signs of wear, kinks nor was worn/stretched out.

I have never honestly had this happen nor have I personally seen this happen. I am FAR from being a chain maintenance fiend. Heck, I maybe, lube my chain every oil change (no bs) or when I want it to look good.

I definitely don't adjust it much, maybe twice a season or when I change the rear tire. In fact, almost never other than tire changes and not always then.

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02-12-2011, 11:28 AM	#11
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Man, we have had this discussion.... I know that it happens but I really can't wrap my mind around it. Every time someone loses a chain they, A. ALWAYS claim that the chain and sprockets were perfectly maintained and that the chain was correctly adjusted. B. ALWAYS claim that the chain was correctly installed using a rivet link and the proper tools. C. ALWAYS claim that the chain wasn't showing ANY signs of wear, kinks nor was worn/stretched out. I have never honestly had this happen nor have I personally seen this happen. I am FAR from being a chain maintenance fiend. Heck, I maybe, lube my chain every oil change (no bs) or when I want it to look good. I definitely don't adjust it much, maybe twice a season or when I change the rear tire. In fact, almost never other than tire changes and not always then.