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Title: A little TLC
Post by: jamesearthdrum on April 23, 2012, 01:29:06 PM
Put the '89 on the lift for some overdue attention. New tires, chain and sprocket. Pulled the rear wheel yesterday and found this;

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/3/25_23_04_12_12_27_21.jpeg)

The replacement will be steel this time.
Title: Re: A little TLC
Post by: ddlewis on April 23, 2012, 01:37:43 PM
 :shok:

Wow.. That's right up there with the Kavin "sprocket of shame".  Was it not slipping?
Title: Re: A little TLC
Post by: jamesearthdrum on April 23, 2012, 01:58:46 PM
Oh it was slipping! Yes I remember Kavin, that came to mind immediately.

Quote from: ddlewis on April 23, 2012, 01:37:43 PM
:shok:

Wow.. That's right up there with the Kavin "sprocket of shame".  Was it not slipping?
Title: Re: A little TLC
Post by: Travis398 on April 23, 2012, 03:45:15 PM
apparently I replace my chain and sprockets long before it's time