Tex 36,817 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 43 minutes ago, hypnotic said: Do you think that tight chain could have caused some damage inside the engine that created jerks? No. I think you need to just ride the bike. Get used to it and let it get used to you. As the mileage builds the ‘feel’ you have for the machine will improve and the two of you will become a partnership. 1 1 Link to post
arengle 449 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 On 08/05/2018 at 22:44, Bart Stilgo said: Rocker, How? Chain 'stretch' describes wear and tear. Chain links do not stretch The inner and outer plates have a fixed pitch the only way the chain can 'stretch' is for wear to take place on the components that are moving against each other, I think. If after 'a few' miles from new there is sufficient chain 'wear' for adjustment to be needed then it should be replaced as will last no time at all (IMO) Are we talking myths or facts Comments welcome. Totally agree. The parts that wear in the chain are the bushes around the pins that connects the inner and outer plates, basically when the bushes wear the pins will no longer be in the middle of the hole but will move to the extremity. 1 Link to post
Graham NZ 1,186 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 A worn chain is a common culprit when it comes to slow speed jerkiness. They 'jerk and snatch'. If you want your bike to feel amazingly better, fit new tyres and new chain. The wear and deterioration comes on gradually and often un-noticed but renewal shows instant improvement. 1 Link to post
arengle 449 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 a better document explaining chain wear Link to post
Rocker66 34,455 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 32 minutes ago, hypnotic said: Can you recommend one? I dont mind travelling up to 60 miles out of London if they will do a good job. Are you in North or South London? If South why not an easy run down the M2/A2 to Kent M/Cs if your North London you would have to ask other members with a better knowledge of that area. May I ask which dealer you are using? Link to post
hypnotic 31 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Rocker66 said: Are you in North or South London? If South why not an easy run down the M2/A2 to Kent M/Cs if your North London you would have to ask other members with a better knowledge of that area. May I ask which dealer you are using? It was 1st line motorcycles but I heard good stories about Kent M/C, have you tried them? Link to post
Rocker66 34,455 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, hypnotic said: It was 1st line motorcycles but I heard good stories about Kent M/C, have you tried them? My wife and I have dealt with them for years and bought quite a few new bikes from them. I’m collecting a new Crossrunner from them on Saturday. People travel quite a distance to use them such as TonyJ of this forum who travels from Essex. Put Kent M/Cs into search and you will find several mentions of them including my recent post commenting on the service I received when buying my Crossrunner. If you decide to try them please give me a PM.. Link to post
hypnotic 31 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Rocker66 said: My wife and I have dealt with them for years and bought quite a few new bikes from them. I’m collecting a new Crossrunner from them on Saturday. People travel quite a distance to use them such as TonyJ of this forum who travels from Essex. Put Kent M/Cs into search and you will find several mentions of them including my recent post commenting on the service I received when buying my Crossrunner. If you decide to try them please give me a PM.. Will do. Actually, I wanted to buy my NC from them but it took them 3 days to get back with the offer so I went to another dealer. It's hard to be patient when you are buying a new bike :-) Edited May 10, 2018 by hypnotic 1 Link to post
Scootabout 2,251 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I've been using Dobles in Coulsden since I bought my NC and have had a generally good experience with them. For tyres, pads, chain and sprockets I go to FWR Tyres in Kennington, who are also good (and cheaper). Link to post
Guest DelBoy Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 22:07, hypnotic said: It was 1st line motorcycles but I heard good stories about Kent M/C, have you tried them? Heard good things about Kent m/c's also. I have had good service from 21st Moto in Swanley, probably nearer to you. I also believe that Dobels are very good too, family run and they care about their reputation. Link to post
Rocker66 34,455 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, DelBoy said: Heard good things about Kent m/c's also. I have had good service from 21st Moto in Swanley, probably nearer to you. I also believe that Dobels are very good too, family run and they care about their reputation. I can’t comment about 21st Moto as I don’t know enough about them must pay a visit sometime. However when it comes to Dobles I have to disagree with you totally unless you think not only charging for L plates on a brand scooter but also for fixing them on the bike good service. Link to post
Guest Wilco Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I can also recommend Dobles, I had a couple of Hondas from them, good prices, and they did a good job in getting bits off my old bike to fit on the new one, Link to post
Guest DelBoy Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 12 hours ago, Rocker66 said: I can’t comment about 21st Moto as I don’t know enough about them must pay a visit sometime. However when it comes to Dobles I have to disagree with you totally unless you think not only charging for L plates on a brand scooter but also for fixing them on the bike good service. I stand corrected. I have had no first hand experience of them, but have just heard good things. I think that if I needed the services of a Honda dealer in the future Kent M/C's would be my first port of call. Although 21st Moto Service dept have been brilliant regarding my Clutch issue etc. Link to post
ken218 28 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 On 08/05/2018 at 14:50, hypnotic said: Got it last week along with the laser tool for alignment :-). Do you use chain monkey? I noticed that the head of the bolt is peeling off when tightening it against the chain. The one I got stated: "Before you begin, remove black plastic cap from domed nut" 1 Link to post
larryblag 14,236 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 On 5/8/2018 at 11:32, Tex said: Grrr.. what’s the point of paying for a dealer service when you have to correct it yourself at home later? I was just thinking the same thing Simon. I wonder how many on here have to "tinker" ourselves when we get our bikes back from paying good money? I believe Poppet had a very bad experience at her first service and Trisaki had to sort it out for her? 1 Link to post
larryblag 14,236 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Mine was left with about 100ml too much oil in it. Had to suck the excess out. Sadly not uncommon either. Link to post
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