Question:
What happened to by rear motorcycle tire?
I recently attempted to tighten my chain for the first time and it seemed I had the right slack on it and I also took the rear caliper off because I need to have it replaced and while I was riding. I sped up at a decent speed and the chain came off so I slowed as fast as I could and put it back on, then started again and soon again it came off.
Answer:
All 1973-1986 K Series 1/2 3/4 tons, and 1987-1991 V Series 1/2 3/4 tons all take the same front axle u-joint. It can be purchased at any GM Delaer Parts Department for $72.21 + tax under part number 6273940.
My best guess is that when you adjusted your chain tension, both sides didn't get moved back EXACTLY the same amount(critical)use the hash marks beside the axle nut to verify. When the chain pops off it is moving at very high speed and it looks like you have an inpact blister on the tire. It's a week spot.----Blow outs are a bad idea on a bike--have a tire man look at it-estimate should be free. Good luck
You didn't get your chain adjusted properly. It's possible that your chain/sprockets are worn out in addition to your adjustment goof and need to be replaced. What you are looking at is your cush drive mechanism. Each of those black pillows has a place in the hub and the drive mechanism in your left hand fits between them. This takes some of the drive line lash out and makes riding smoother. Make sure everything is in it's proper place, nothing is obviously damaged and slide it all back together. Find someone who knows how to adjust a chain and ask them for a lesson. You can also look up youtube videos for instructions.
First, let's get some terms straight. That big round metal thing is a wheel. The tire is the big black hoop that goes around the outside of the wheel. The centre part of your wheel that has come out is called the cushdrive What Roger said is only part of your problem. As well as only adjusting one side and not realigning your wheel, you were riding without the rear brake caliper at all. This allowed the rear wheel to move sideways whilst at an angle, eventually pulling out the cushdrive. You are extremely lucky that you didn't crash and kill yourself. You removed a vital part of your motorcycle and then hobbled it back together. The rear wheel is designed to sit in an exact place which aligns the front and rear sprockets and when the caliper is missing, the wheel could move out of alignment by at least an inch ,if not more. PUT THE BRAKE CALIPER BACK ON THE BIKE, along with the spacers in the correct position. Do not ride the bike until someone, anyone with some semblance of mechanical knowledge checks that it is secure. Who told you the rear caliper needed replacing?. Or did they say the brake PADS needed replacing? Get someone to put the bike back together and you must never touch it again until you have the slightest idea about what you are doing. Sorry to sound harsh but what you did borders on the insane. As I said, you were lucky you weren't killed.
There is a id tag (manufactures tag) you get the numbers and take them to your chevy dealer.
There is a id tag (manufactures tag) you get the numbers and take them to your chevy dealer.
All 1973-1986 K Series 1/2 3/4 tons, and 1987-1991 V Series 1/2 3/4 tons all take the same front axle u-joint. It can be purchased at any GM Delaer Parts Department for $72.21 + tax under part number 6273940.
My best guess is that when you adjusted your chain tension, both sides didn't get moved back EXACTLY the same amount(critical)use the hash marks beside the axle nut to verify. When the chain pops off it is moving at very high speed and it looks like you have an inpact blister on the tire. It's a week spot.----Blow outs are a bad idea on a bike--have a tire man look at it-estimate should be free. Good luck
You didn't get your chain adjusted properly. It's possible that your chain/sprockets are worn out in addition to your adjustment goof and need to be replaced. What you are looking at is your cush drive mechanism. Each of those black pillows has a place in the hub and the drive mechanism in your left hand fits between them. This takes some of the drive line lash out and makes riding smoother. Make sure everything is in it's proper place, nothing is obviously damaged and slide it all back together. Find someone who knows how to adjust a chain and ask them for a lesson. You can also look up youtube videos for instructions.
First, let's get some terms straight. That big round metal thing is a wheel. The tire is the big black hoop that goes around the outside of the wheel. The centre part of your wheel that has come out is called the cushdrive What Roger said is only part of your problem. As well as only adjusting one side and not realigning your wheel, you were riding without the rear brake caliper at all. This allowed the rear wheel to move sideways whilst at an angle, eventually pulling out the cushdrive. You are extremely lucky that you didn't crash and kill yourself. You removed a vital part of your motorcycle and then hobbled it back together. The rear wheel is designed to sit in an exact place which aligns the front and rear sprockets and when the caliper is missing, the wheel could move out of alignment by at least an inch ,if not more. PUT THE BRAKE CALIPER BACK ON THE BIKE, along with the spacers in the correct position. Do not ride the bike until someone, anyone with some semblance of mechanical knowledge checks that it is secure. Who told you the rear caliper needed replacing?. Or did they say the brake PADS needed replacing? Get someone to put the bike back together and you must never touch it again until you have the slightest idea about what you are doing. Sorry to sound harsh but what you did borders on the insane. As I said, you were lucky you weren't killed.
