Afternoon all... So a few days off the bike and today I noticed an odd rattling. Couldn't quite ascertain where it was coming from... Was it related to the clutch being engaged? Going over bumps? Acceleration? braking? Am i imagining it? Got home, bike on its centre stand. Engine on, and in to first and have a good - but finger clear - look around. It appears the underside of the upper chain is rubbing on the swingarm. I have Yahood it and it seems my "chain rubbing strip" has broken. So...another twenty quid the wrong side of payday... My question is...is my 2002 955i built around this strip....or is it a straight forwards replacement process!? Any advice or order of works would be gratefully received! (I am acutely aware that I need a new chain and that my heel guard needs replacing... )
I think it’s a straightforward bolt on piece looking at the diagram below. I’m presuming yours is a double sided swingarm being a 2002? The diagram is of a Daytona, what model is yours? Rubbing strip is part 10
Thanks chaps, no, it is a very late 2001... Part 21 in the attached Fowler's diagram. Won't I need to take off the front sprocket cover...?
Looking at your picture again it looks more like a SSSA, just as easy. Part number 21. Edit - too slow
Piece of piss to replace if it was double sided arm you would need to remove arm,pain in tits probs need chain cut and new link think yourself lucky.
Is there a video? If not, when is the next one? I have thoroughly enjoyed them so far! I'm dangerous with spanners and your brake fluid changing video gave me the inspiration to do mine. I am still considering the centre stand though... Keep up the good work. Ride Safe! Cheers!
What the what the!!? I didn't realise anyone was watching! How thoroughly heartening, thank you SamTheExplorer! I didn't film it...but i am happy to put something up and feel re-energised to do so now that I know someone was actually watching them; and enjoying them to boot! Any other ideas or feedback on the videos, please just say! I need to do a coolant change, so that'll likely be next. And i need to save up some wonga for a chain replacement...
I'm sure there are others but I thought I should reveal myself as a fan! I just happened to be searching YouTube for Speed Triple 955i videos and saw yours. Whilst it is fine to watch generic advice it was great to see the work on the same bike I have in the garage. As a bike built before the YouTube craze(?) there are not many how to videos. I found yours an excellent education, honest and fun to watch. I then saw your posts on here and made the link. Sorry, I should probably have shown my enthusiasm on YouTube! I was afraid to work on my previous bikes as they were my only means of transport and breaking them was, although a forte of mine, not a pleasant (or cost effective!) experience. Now I have a cheap car to run about in (to get me to work but also pick up the parts/tools to fix what I have broken!) I am steadily gaining confidence to give things a try on this bike. Your videos have certainly helped me a lot. I got a real sense of satisfaction having completed the brake fluid change without any drama. Thank you! Do keep the videos coming. I would certainly be interested in a coolant change video and a chain replacement video (when you have saved up!) for when the time comes. If I think of anything else I will let you know... Cheers! Sam
Well, thank you Sam! I am in exactly the same position...no bike specific videos, and a lack in confidence...but slowly slowly it builds up. And, I totally hear your pain when you break your "transport". I have the same issue, but there is a lot less stress when you know if you don't get it all back together you can still get around... This forum has been a great source of help, reassurance and support...I am no mechanic, but enjoy the learning journey...a lot of the scarier stuff just needs to be broken down in to small manageable steps... I am glad you liked the 'tone' of the videos...they are meant to be light hearted...really chuffed you have found them of use! I would heartily recommend the centre stand...it makes work on the bike so much easier in general. Ride safe!