I get on my bike to go to work on Friday, and notice a little something different. When I accelerate, there is a snap on my chain, and when I decelerate, there is a chugging and I can hear slack in the chain flinging forward. Hmmm, that does not sound right. I get to work, and get off my bike to inspect my chain. It is loose, very loose, like 2" give on the chain. Yikes!!
So I call Mach One too see if they could accommodate my bike for the weekend. I was just going to have them quickly look at my chain, but since I have been putting of my 8,000 service for 1,000 miles now, I decided to have them just do it all.
So a new air filter (quick story: they didn't have an air filter in stock for my bike, nor did the honda dealer across the street. so they were going to do everything but that, and have me come in on wednesday and replace it when the one they ordered came in. when I arrived to pick up my bike the guy said he had checked online and called a few places and found one about a 1/2 hour drive away, so he ran out to get it. he said he had promised me he would have my bike ready on saturday), a new oil change, a new bulb for my highway lights, and $430 later ('nother quick story: they had quoted me $300 for labor, but had actually gone over to about $350. they guy had crossed out the $350 and written in $300, because that is what he had quoted me. parts came to $130), Alexia is back and in working order.
I can not say enough for the guys at Mach One. They are always honest, go way above and beyond, and keep their word. Extremely knowledgeable, and they let you into the garage to point out stuff and to show you stuff on your bike. As a biker that loves to know as much as I can about my bike, this is fantastic. Each time I have gone has been wonderful!
Now I just need to save up for my car's service...
Side Note: They never did figure out why my chian got so slack so quickly. They did tightened it down, but had found nothing wrong with the chain. Any ideas?
14 hours ago
4 comments:
It shouldn't have stretched that much on your long ride and all of a sudden. I had a similar instance where the adjuster that tightens the chain by actually moving the rear wheel away from the transmission came loose. That made the tire slide forward a bit in the frame and made the chain loose.
I am so glad my bike is shaft driven. My husband has to deal with the chain, though.
i had the same issue on my second bike. like countersteer had mentioned, my rear tire had actually come loose enough to let the tire move foward. this in turn loosened the chain. can't stress enough to check the bolts. good to hear that you have a great place to take your bike.
Well, there's not much I can contribute, but just be glad you're not me, and didn't go for the cheapo, non-o-ring chain, and have to tighten the slack about once a week. Then again, dirt, mud, and water seem to wash the 80/90 gear oil I use on it right off.
Anyway, enough rambling on a stranger's blog for now :-)
Cheers!
d.
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