TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

[TEA ELL]

My chain snapped last week breaking off part of the generator cover casing, and cracking the gear change casing, breaking the clutch bit off too.

I wanted to know if all year of TLR use these same parts (mine's 2002) and also if TLS & SV1000 parts are the same as I'm having trouble finding them.

Also, is there anything I should know about removing the gear change cover? Obviously oil is out first, thanks.

[MoneyStyles]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

the top right bolt is a HUGE PITA!!! or at least it was for me
sorry to hear about the mishap

[TEA ELL]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

Yea I don't like the location at all lol. But the haynes manual says it can be done with the engine in the frame.

[racrboy]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

What size chain 520 or 530?

[TEA ELL]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

530, maximum damage lol.

[racrboy]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

How did that happen? Too tight or loose? Bad chain?

[TEA ELL]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

Poor maintenance/neglect

[MoneyStyles]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

Yea I don't like the location at all lol. But the haynes manual says it can be done with the engine in the frame.

it can you need a small ratchet and a short 8mm socket, i just did it to replace the gasket last weekend take off the rubber chain guard that wraps around the swingarm

[supershepp]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

i used a 1/4 drive 8mm socket. and find the 1/4 dr adaptor that fits the drill chuck. then use a 6mm wrench on the adaptor to break it loose. once that;s done you can screw it by hand.

[supershepp]

Re: TLR Snapped chain, smashed engine casings etc

and when you put it back on you will have to feel the spot to put the spring around the post inside.