Laid the bike down after being hit by a deer
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SampsonNation
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I've actually been unable to fix my bike at all. I priced it out and it should be about $300-$400. I just don't have any money 
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My chain rusted a little too... I don't know if that's something I absolutely need to replace.
.My chain rusted a little too... I don't know if that's something I absolutely need to replace.
SampsonNation
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After a long wait, I'm finally starting to order parts to get my bike working again.
* Mirrors
* GYT Folding Gear Shifter Lever
Still need a few more parts, but it's all cosmetic.
What I'm noticing now is, my chain has a really loud rattle when I get it into 3rd gear or higher when it's on the stand. I read on the forums and it sounds like it's normal, but it's never been this noisy.
When the bike went down, I hit the deer with my front tire only and it literally just tipped over and slide 15' or 20'. I was going about 25 mph. I can't imagine I have any serious damage at that speed if it only slid.
When I dumped my bike the 1st time, I didn't have any chain rattle when I continued to ride it.
The bike was left out for a few days and it got rained on. I took a wire brush, WD40, chain lubricant, and chain wax to the entire chain. I got most of the rust off, but am still hearing the noise.
I take it this is normal?
* Mirrors
* GYT Folding Gear Shifter Lever
Still need a few more parts, but it's all cosmetic.
What I'm noticing now is, my chain has a really loud rattle when I get it into 3rd gear or higher when it's on the stand. I read on the forums and it sounds like it's normal, but it's never been this noisy.
When the bike went down, I hit the deer with my front tire only and it literally just tipped over and slide 15' or 20'. I was going about 25 mph. I can't imagine I have any serious damage at that speed if it only slid.
When I dumped my bike the 1st time, I didn't have any chain rattle when I continued to ride it.
The bike was left out for a few days and it got rained on. I took a wire brush, WD40, chain lubricant, and chain wax to the entire chain. I got most of the rust off, but am still hearing the noise.
I take it this is normal?
Accidents are a part of riding unfortunately.
Sounds like you got off pretty easy compared to what could have happened.
I have a titanium plate and 9 screws in my right clavicle as a result of my last accident. Plus $26,000 in doctor and hospital bills.
Had I had medical insurance at the time, I would already have another bike.
Fix your bike yourself (I didn't have that option), its therapeutic and gives you a chance to reflect.
Glad you walked away from it and get to do battle another day. :thumbup:
Sounds like you got off pretty easy compared to what could have happened.
I have a titanium plate and 9 screws in my right clavicle as a result of my last accident. Plus $26,000 in doctor and hospital bills.
Had I had medical insurance at the time, I would already have another bike.
Fix your bike yourself (I didn't have that option), its therapeutic and gives you a chance to reflect.
Glad you walked away from it and get to do battle another day. :thumbup:
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When you cleaned the chain, did you clean up near the front sprocket? If you didn't take that front sprocket cover off and clean well around that, sometimes build up can add to the noise.
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as old as this thread is I would say that it's just time for a new chain. you probably have damage inside the links and on the bearings if the chain was let to rust on, could easily make for ways of moisture to get in behind the seals and cause problems.
But first check your chain tension and that it's not just slapping around. If not check the areas already mentioned (behind front sprocket guard) and see if there is a problem there. If you can't seem to locate the problem after doing the series of checks it's probably time to consider a new chain.
Also rotate the tire on the stand with the bike in neutral and see if there is any kinks in the chain as it rolls off the front or back sprocket, that will let you know if there is some serious damage in the bearings of the chain.
SampsonNation
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I just check the wheel in neutral with engine off.
The sound is coming from the rear sprocket. It's not loud when spinning it lightly. The front is quiet. I cleaned the teeth as best as I could and I don't see any obvious damage, although the teeth are a little back. Which, I think is normal wear.
Other than that, the chain only has 3100 miles on it.
The sound is coming from the rear sprocket. It's not loud when spinning it lightly. The front is quiet. I cleaned the teeth as best as I could and I don't see any obvious damage, although the teeth are a little back. Which, I think is normal wear.
Other than that, the chain only has 3100 miles on it.
maybe you need a new sprocket?
FastFreddy
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I've heard of the rattly chain problem before, there's a nut that could be loose and it hits the chain near the back. I've had it myself, I can't think, its one of those "oh yeah" moments, its a simple problem.
SampsonNation
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Just rode the bike yesterday for the first time since the crash, the noise went away. Everything appears to be good!
Sweet glad your back on the ride :Sport:
bloodypulp
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That's awesome man, good for u.
I would still have a mechanic buddy or maybe a tech from one of the local bikeshops look it over after hours or something.
Just in case they catch something you didn't. more than 2 eyes on a bike is a good thing.
So in case like that doesnt the other drivers insurance cover the damage?Sorry to hear about that man. At least you're better though
I find it better to just hit their vehicle a little VS dropping the bike as they will drive off if you just drop the bike, if you hit their car even a little they will have to stop.Sorry to hear about that man. At least you're better though
Then it's their insurance and only their insurance.
sad but true
FastFreddy
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I've had the rear sprocket nuts slightly touch the rear stand before and it made a noise. Maybe it was that ?