look what I found... (not good)

[hikermikem]

I was replacing the chain on my 1100EX and found this broken link.

I had been experiencing a "new" vibration & I think I just found the cause...

I'm very glad to have caught this before something very bad happened.

The other bad news is the "used" replacement chain I bought from a member here (a supposedly "good" chain) is toast as well - so stretched & frozen I couldn't even get the rear wheel to spin without locking up...

Oh well, guess it's time for that 530 conversion, but in the meantine the bike is down.

[bonanzadave]

the "used" replacement chain I bought from a member here (a supposedly "good" chain) is toast as well

Good for what ? I believe its advised to replace chain and sprockets as new sets.

[Agemax]

dont mess around, with used chains. buy new. chain and sprocket set, will save you time and money in the long run, and possibly your life!

[tkent02]

+1, used chains are always a false economy.

I have not seen a crack like that, I wonder if a rock or a bolt or something got caught in there and went around the sprocket? Is there any damage to any sprocket tooth?
Very strange.

[hikermikem]

[QUOTE=tkent02;1225124I have not seen a crack like that, I wonder if a rock or a bolt or something got caught in there and went around the sprocket? Is there any damage to any sprocket tooth?
Very strange.[/QUOTE]

Sprockets look OK... nothing unusual seen, no bolts or protrusions in the way.

I had synced & re-synced my carbs a few times the last couple of weeks to get rid of an annoying vibration that manifested itself at the highr RPM's - perhaps this was the issue??

[almarconi]

I bought from a member here (a supposedly "good" chain) is toast as well

Please tell us his name so we can avoid purchasing from this individual.

[salty_monk]

You could get a 630 master link & take that one out & rejoin it if you still have life left in the original chain....

Best way is to stump up the 100+ bucks from Z1 for a 530 setup though.

[hikermikem]

Please tell us his name so we can avoid purchasing from this individual.

It was an honest mistake I believe, no malice intended... no worries.

[bwringer]

I've seen chains fail like that from battery acid damage, but there's no acid corrosion on that link.

Hmm. Weird.

However it happened, I'm glad you caught it!

[hikermikem]

I've seen chains fail like that from battery acid damage, but there's no acid corrosion on that link.

This was the chain that came with the bike when i bought it, it was a rusty mess before I cleaned it up. Perhaps your acid thought is correct, I could have cleaned away any tell-tale corrosion but the damage may have already been done?

Anyway, ordered new 530 chain & sprockets from Z1 a couple of days ago... kept all the gearing ratios the same. Looking forward to seeing if that will eliminate the vibrations I was getting.

After that, I only need to replace the leaking "new" fork seals (I've already picked up a new set of OE ones), but I want to get some Progressive springs first before I open up the forks.

[tas850g]

Are you in CT or VT? I'm heading up there next week but first stopping in Laconia on my way. I should make it up to VT unless something keeps me in Laconia

[hikermikem]

Are you in CT or VT? I'm heading up there next week but first stopping in Laconia on my way. I should make it up to VT unless something keeps me in Laconia

I live in CT, travel to VT (ST. Johnsbury / Derby) every weekend, but currently I'm in San Diego through this weekend...