silentcropduster Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 This gem was parked at the JP Morgan Chase building in Columbus. The chain was kinked, had the red death all over the swing arm. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Not the worst I've seen but that's bad...lazy bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 No crap lolSent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 At least the tires don't have cords showing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 O ring chains don't need lubed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 What is red death? Excess chain lube? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentcropduster Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 The saw dust type rust coming off the chain.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Ahh, that bad. Wow. Edited June 28, 2014 by wantahertzdonut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kritz Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Always bothers me to see motorcycles that are not taken care of.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 My 4willer when I bought it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Now she's all purdy and clean and mechanically sound Edited June 28, 2014 by 2talltim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 What is red death? Excess chain lube?Fretting damage in steel can be identified by the presence of a pitted surface and fine 'red' iron oxide dust reminiscent of cocoa powder. Strictly this debris is not 'rust' as its production requires no water. The particles are much harder than the steel surfaces in contact, so abrasive wear is inevitable; however, particulates are not required to initiate fret.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 You know he could hear and feel that chain kink going over the front sprocket. 1'hour maintenance a month would prevent that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Guy brought me a quad that was burning oil like a house on fire. Pulled the motor and noticed this:Pulled motor apart and by the looks of the head it had been burning lots of oil:Pulled off the case with the chunk missing and found this:whole motor was pretty well shot. He ended up paying me for my teardown and scrapping it. Edited June 30, 2014 by CrazySkullCrusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Wtf why don't youtube links show up anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zx3vfr Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 You know he could hear and feel that chain kink going over the front sprocket. 1'hour maintenance a month would prevent that.Really 1 hour a month? Last year I adjusted my chain in May, didn't touch it at all except for a bit of wax every couple weeks and to clean it at end of season and apply oil for over winter. it still wouldn't have needed adjusted yet this year but i replaced the tires and I ride 4k+ miles a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 I'll have to see if I can dig up pics of my XR100 when I first bought it. A corner of the engine case was "repaired" with foam insulation, and it had a ridiculous amount of mud on it, even for a dirt bike. The PO had "just cleaned it up" as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy Gonzales Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) That should leave a nice hole in his left buttock and take off a good chunk of his leg when it comes off on the road! This gem was parked at the JP Morgan Chase building in Columbus. The chain was kinked, had the red death all over the swing arm.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Edited July 1, 2014 by Speedy Gonzales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Really 1 hour a month?Last year I adjusted my chain in May, didn't touch it at all except for a bit of wax every couple weeks and to clean it at end of season and apply oil for over winter.it still wouldn't have needed adjusted yet this year but i replaced the tires and I ride 4k+ miles a year.Maybe I should clarify every month I go over both bikes end to end, chain& sprocket, tires, fluids, brakes and every bolt. That's what takes an hour. Preventetive maintenance will save your hide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 This is why I have a hard time buying a used bike. The majority of motorcycle owners do not have a clue as to how to properly maintain their bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 This is why I have a hard time buying a used bike. The majority of motorcycle owners do not have a clue as to how to properly maintain their bike.You sure got that right, and instead of paying someone to do it for them it just don't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnR Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Air filter from a Nighthawk 750 I bought early this spring. I don't know how long it had been sitting, but it needed a fair amount of TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx3vfr Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 Maybe I should clarify every month I go over both bikes end to end, chain& sprocket, tires, fluids, brakes and every bolt. That's what takes an hour. Preventetive maintenance will save your hide.you must be anal then. Or have a bike that is not easily accessible. I check tires once a week takes less than 60 seconds included in that 60 seconds I can check brakes pad life. Once every 1,000 miles or so I pull out the 6 various tools I need and give each bolt a little check. Probably no more than 5 minuets. I also put the bike up on the rear stand whenever I wax the chain and before I make it all sticky I give it a quick spin and check for any kinks or tight spots.. I think I probably spend MAYBE an hour doing checks in a Season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowcel Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 This was an R6S that I had purchased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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