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hokiedna01
03-30-2010, 01:27 AM
Well I got to swap out my chain and spockets tonight with instruction from a great friend. Lots of pyrotechnics as well. Love to get a little greasy every once and awhile

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/HokieDNA01/P3290283.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/HokieDNA01/P3290280.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/HokieDNA01/P3290281.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/HokieDNA01/P3290278.jpg
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd35/HokieDNA01/P3290284.jpg
hokiedna01
03-30-2010, 01:28 AM
And sparks flying as I cut off the chain...complete with cheesy girl pose lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-bix0sejpk
Luna Tique
03-30-2010, 06:53 AM
I think it it wonderful you work on your own bike. :wootrock:
Thank for the giving me my first of the day chuckle :lol: with your addition of being a silly makes work a lot more fun :cheers:
kari-star
03-30-2010, 09:19 AM
tell me more! tell me more! I am trying to figure out gearing and sprockets and if I need to go up teeth or down teeth - so what did you choose, and why?
KansasKawboy
03-30-2010, 10:45 AM
:lol: A woman with dirty hands and a sense of humor. :wootrock:
ridingAK
03-30-2010, 10:57 AM
Thanks for the chuckle. I agree that it is nice to see someone having fun while working on their bike! :D:
maximoto
03-30-2010, 11:13 AM
That looks like you had 2 much fun! :thumbup:
hokiedna01
03-30-2010, 12:02 PM
tell me more! tell me more! I am trying to figure out gearing and sprockets and if I need to go up teeth or down teeth - so what did you choose, and why?

I decided to go up 2 teeth in the rear to give the bike a little more "get go". Makes the bike respond faster to throttle imput. Does take away from top speed a little but I'm not so worried about that since 175mph is a little much for everyday riding anyways lol.

Also makes wheelies easier (not a squid lol) :wootrock:
indianscout
03-30-2010, 10:22 PM
:lol: A woman with dirty hands and a sense of humor. :wootrock:


:iagree:


That looks like you had 2 much fun! :thumbup:



How can you have too much fun?!?! :chin:




Instead of using a grinder to cut your chain, I use a bolt cutter. Works fast and with out the sparks. Doesn't make as good of pictures as you have but it works really slick. Thanks for the smiles! :D:


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maximoto
03-31-2010, 12:43 PM
Right IS, you can never have too much fun! :lol:
I am really enjoying watching the bike repairs and rebuilds.
:wootrock:
Brittaniann1
04-09-2010, 04:56 AM
My hubby just installed my new chain and sprockets. I bought the bike with 1 down in the front and 3 up in the rear. My odometer was off due to no speedo healer installed. I decided to go back to stock. My hubby says that my bike accelerated faster due to the old sprockets, I am ready to hop on and see how the new ones feel.
Luna Tique
04-09-2010, 07:47 AM
Let us know what you think of it being back to stock Brittaniann1 after you get out for a ride.
ridingAK
04-09-2010, 09:49 AM
I'm also curious to hear how you like switching back to stock Brittaniann. I have my bike modified also, and really appreciate the extra pop it gives me when passing, or whenever else I feel a need for a quick burst of speed. I don't miss the high end much at all, but it makes me wonder how I would feel going back.