February 19th, 2013, 05:43 PM | #1 |
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chain adjuster cap broke help! Pics included.
So, I recently had my tire changed. Then when I took a trip of about 120 miles I noticed a weird sound coming from the rear end of my bike. When I stopped to check it out. I see that the chain adjuster cap broke and the bolt on the inner chain adjuster was bent outwards with the nut off taken off a little bit. How could this has happened? And would it be easy for me to replace and fix the problem myself? (I have motorcycle stands and all the basic tools for the job I think)
Here is a pic of it now. (I tightened the nut so the cap and the swing army are touring now.) H6af0yl.jpg I already purchased these parts: 75-11012-1871-18R : CAP,CHAIN ADJUSTER,BL 75-33040-1116 : ADJUSTER-CHAIN,INNER 75-92015-1364 : NUT,8MM 75-92015-1658 : NUT,FLANGED,8MM Is there anything else I need to replace? |
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February 19th, 2013, 06:01 PM | #2 |
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The person that replaced your rear tires did not set that broken part properly in the end of the swingarm, and probably did not torque the rear shaft properly or did not leave sufficient slack for the chain.
The part is strong but fragile, and it was overloaded with a bending stress for which it was not designed. Anyhow, it is an easy replacement if you have the tools.
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February 19th, 2013, 06:35 PM | #3 |
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It's missing the lock nut. Without the lock nut it backs out and the plate spins and hits the bolts on the sprocket and bsts it. Whoever put your rear wheel on last is to blame
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February 19th, 2013, 06:37 PM | #5 |
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Yes, Alex's explanation is better than mine above, since the bolt has been bent.
Shouldn't the nut of the shaft be on this side?
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February 19th, 2013, 06:50 PM | #6 |
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so, should i just replace the parts myself or take it to an kawasaki dealership to get fixed?
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February 19th, 2013, 06:58 PM | #7 |
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February 19th, 2013, 07:25 PM | #8 |
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Yes, if he reverses the axle according to the manual. |
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February 19th, 2013, 07:42 PM | #9 | |
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February 19th, 2013, 07:50 PM | #10 |
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The Kawasaki Ninja 250 Service Manual says, insert the axle from the right. Some still insert it from the left.
IMO opinion either way works, but inserting the axle from the right is easier. It makes lining up the caliper and rotor so much easier. |
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February 19th, 2013, 07:56 PM | #11 |
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this exact same thing happen to me when i changed my chain. I didn't tighten the adjuster correctly.
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February 19th, 2013, 08:06 PM | #12 |
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I hope that the shop or technician that changed the tire did not charge Jon.
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February 19th, 2013, 08:32 PM | #14 |
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I hope they won't have your business again.
Motorcycles cannot be half repaired, they must function perfectly, it is a safety matter. Either you learn to do any necessary work yourself or you need to find technicians that are really serious and professional. My best !
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February 20th, 2013, 01:03 PM | #16 |
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Which shop was this so others can steer clear
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February 20th, 2013, 01:05 PM | #17 |
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February 20th, 2013, 01:14 PM | #18 |
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i hope you made a visit to them and made it clear to them and any customers within earshot that their gross incompetence put your life and the life of those around you at risk and that if you ever hear that they have risked another riders life with their negligence (not properly completeing the job you were paid and trusted to do is negligence. in this case it could easily lead to mechanical failure which easily could have ended lives) that you will be filing a civil lawsuit against them for poor business practices in regard to mechanical work (this is extremely regulated across the country and poor mechanic work leads to death.) if it was me, i would have demanded the money back, as well as compensation for the parts that failed because of their mistake. as well as a formal written appology including what measures they have taken to correct their negligence. if they don't flat out agree to everything without question i would go on a hate campaign against them.
no, it's not out of the question. they could have killed you because they didn't know what they were doing. do not accept that.
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February 20th, 2013, 01:27 PM | #19 |
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Well, I wouldnt go as far as to put the entire shop on blast (not yet anyway). I would sit with the manager and the tech that worked on your bike and make them understand that the incompetence of their tech could have very well ended somebodys life. And if they refuse to give you anything short of a full refund, thats when you take things to the next level.
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February 20th, 2013, 01:33 PM | #20 |
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Their web presence is small enough that a search on their name will likely pull up this thread in the top 10 as soon as tomorrow.
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February 20th, 2013, 01:57 PM | #23 |
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if i was about to put money on the table for a shop to do work, i would very much appreciate knowing the quality of work they do.
besides, if they see you are willing to **** them in the ass every chance you get, they will be more willing to cooperate with your demands. they had a chance to be civil. they failed. now they can do their best to recover from their ALREADY MADE MISTAKE.
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