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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Jul 3 2008, 01:49 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>kawasaki dont make chain's i dont think. and they would only use endless chains on a race bike you would think so that was down to DID or who ever supply them chains. its a lot of power to put through those dinky chains they use too. i think there like 240 bhp going through a 520 chain
Agreed Roger, but just wondering, did anyone see the chain afterwards and did it indeed break or was it not linked together correctly?
Just wondering whether it was mechanical or human error.
Garry
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gaz @ Jul 3 2008, 11:37 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Agreed Roger, but just wondering, did anyone see the chain afterwards and did it indeed break or was it not linked together correctly?
Just wondering whether it was mechanical or human error.
Garry
i haven't seen it or heard any info on it. i would think they used endless as opposed to soft link but who knows
either way its not good.
the think is because of the modern wide rear wheel you need to use very thin chains and run them close to the rear tyre. you cant really have the drive to far away from the bikes centre line with that much power or it will pull all over the place. plus smaller chains weigh less. i think the fact this doesnt happen that often is testament to how good chain technology is.these days
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gaz @ Jul 3 2008, 03:37 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Agreed Roger, but just wondering, did anyone see the chain afterwards and did it indeed break or was it not linked together correctly?
Just wondering whether it was mechanical or human error.
Gaz, have you ever read the ad in magazines for EK chains? They say they are "the strongest extreme chain ever made."
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Jul 4 2008, 02:38 AM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Gaz, have you ever read the ad in magazines for EK chains? They say they are "the strongest extreme chain ever made."
Can't say I have.
Will go find a box.
Garry
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gaz @ Jul 3 2008, 11:37 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Agreed Roger, but just wondering, did anyone see the chain afterwards and did it indeed break or was it not linked together correctly?
Just wondering whether it was mechanical or human error.
Garry
I heard that it was neither, and something got in there and caused it to break. A freak accident.
the other chain theory is that the engine went cough, stressing the chain way over its capabilities.
with slipper clutches etc, i am not convinced of that idea but given kawas other dnf reasons, i cant rule it out either.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tom @ Jul 4 2008, 10:12 AM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I heard that it was neither, and something got in there and caused it to break. A freak accident.
I still say the chain died of boredom from hanging out with Hopper.
Pete
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gaz @ Jul 3 2008, 11:37 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Agreed Roger, but just wondering, did anyone see the chain afterwards and did it indeed break or was it not linked together correctly?
Just wondering whether it was mechanical or human error.
Garry
i have seem someone snap a chain and strip a sprocket, it can sometimes be caused if there is to much slack in the chain then when u rip the throttle back it can really put alot of tension on the top of the chain, can be very very nasty if it catches the back of your leg....
this shouldnt happen with a motogp bike it could have been anything prob just a defected chain
