New Tsubaki chain (help me count the links)

Vash · 04-12-2010, 04:46 PM

Well, my new chain arrived, what could go wrong? Well someone forgot to count the links and I think I ended up with 120 instead of 124. of course I didn't know until it was time to connect the chain and I saw a nice 3 inch gap that no amount of tension could fill. I don't know much about chains.. but is it possible to add 4 links to the chain? Am I better off just returning this failure to the seller?

I notified the seller of the error and the response i got was surprising. He says that they shipped out 124 links. I know how to count links... but here is a photo so if any of you want to take a minute to verify that I do not have 124 links of chain that would be swell.

FastDoc · 04-12-2010, 05:04 PM

You can run 2 master links but that would double your chance of a master link failure. I'd send it back and run the original chain a little longer.

SpudRider · 04-12-2010, 09:03 PM

I agree with Doc; I would not run two master links, Vash. You paid for a 124-link chain, and that is what you deserved to get. I would inform the seller of his mistake, and have him send you what you paid for.

Spud

Vash · 04-12-2010, 10:05 PM

I placed orange markers on each link to ease the strain on the eyes. I still come up short.

In an unrelated note look what I found in one of my trees outside.

SpudRider · 04-12-2010, 10:32 PM

You did not get a 124-link chain, Vash. Reduce the photo size, and send the photo attached to an email to the vendor. You can also direct the vendor to read this thread.

From whom did you purchase the drive chain?

P.S. I hope those aren't "killer bees!" 8O

Spud

Vash · 04-12-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

From whom did you purchase the drive chain?

I purchased the chain from http://www.shopracersupply.com , I do believe he meant to send the correct length and the person I received and e-mail from, Shane, said he didn't charge any extra for the +4 links. At any rate I can't ride until my right crankcase cover gets here

Wild_Alaskan · 04-13-2010, 03:01 AM

you could get a 132 spare chain and extra master link and use some of the extra to fix your chain + you have a spare in case of a master link failure which are not very common if your chain isn't rubbing anything.

hunter · 04-19-2010, 04:26 PM

wow that's alot of bees

TurboT · 04-19-2010, 06:06 PM

Never seen so many bees in one spot like that before. 8O

Be a shame to have to murder them, I've read the world's bee population is shrinking which could cause problems soon. With that said, I wouldn't want them close to my house and have them get angry with me or someone in my family.

david3921 · 04-19-2010, 09:27 PM

It looks like the missing bees are at your house. Treat them well, they've got a lot of pollinatin' to do

Vash · 04-20-2010, 07:55 PM

About the bees, a hive will gather and surround the queen when its time to travel or make a new home. They flew away some time during the night

SpudRider · 04-20-2010, 11:13 PM

Please give us an update, Vash.

Did they ever send you the correct length of drive chain?

Spud

AZ200cc · 04-21-2010, 01:32 AM

The bees will move on, Please do not have an exterminator come out, We need all the bee's we can get right now.

And I would just send the chain back and get the correct one. They ripped ya off man :(

04-12-2010, 04:46 PM	#1
Vash Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 37	New Tsubaki chain (help me count the links) Well, my new chain arrived, what could go wrong? Well someone forgot to count the links and I think I ended up with 120 instead of 124. of course I didn't know until it was time to connect the chain and I saw a nice 3 inch gap that no amount of tension could fill. I don't know much about chains.. but is it possible to add 4 links to the chain? Am I better off just returning this failure to the seller? I notified the seller of the error and the response i got was surprising. He says that they shipped out 124 links. I know how to count links... but here is a photo so if any of you want to take a minute to verify that I do not have 124 links of chain that would be swell.
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04-12-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	You can run 2 master links but that would double your chance of a master link failure. I'd send it back and run the original chain a little longer. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-12-2010, 09:03 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree with Doc; I would not run two master links, Vash. You paid for a 124-link chain, and that is what you deserved to get. I would inform the seller of his mistake, and have him send you what you paid for. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-12-2010, 10:32 PM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You did not get a 124-link chain, Vash. Reduce the photo size, and send the photo attached to an email to the vendor. You can also direct the vendor to read this thread. From whom did you purchase the drive chain? P.S. I hope those aren't "killer bees!" 8O Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-13-2010, 03:01 AM	#7
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	you could get a 132 spare chain and extra master link and use some of the extra to fix your chain + you have a spare in case of a master link failure which are not very common if your chain isn't rubbing anything. __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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04-12-2010, 10:05 PM	#4
Vash Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 37	I placed orange markers on each link to ease the strain on the eyes. I still come up short. In an unrelated note look what I found in one of my trees outside.
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04-19-2010, 04:26 PM	#8
hunter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 101	swarm!!! wow that's alot of bees
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04-19-2010, 06:06 PM	#9
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Never seen so many bees in one spot like that before. 8O Be a shame to have to murder them, I've read the world's bee population is shrinking which could cause problems soon. With that said, I wouldn't want them close to my house and have them get angry with me or someone in my family.
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04-19-2010, 09:27 PM	#10
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,035	It looks like the missing bees are at your house. Treat them well, they've got a lot of pollinatin' to do
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04-20-2010, 07:55 PM	#11
Vash Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 37	About the bees, a hive will gather and surround the queen when its time to travel or make a new home. They flew away some time during the night
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04-20-2010, 11:13 PM	#12
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Please give us an update, Vash. Did they ever send you the correct length of drive chain? Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-21-2010, 01:32 AM	#13
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	The bees will move on, Please do not have an exterminator come out, We need all the bee's we can get right now. And I would just send the chain back and get the correct one. They ripped ya off man :( __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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