8 replies to this topic

[qual]

So my chain was getting pretty bad and i couldnt move the rhs adjuster , so i gave the bike to a freind who was going to put some titanium bolts in,

 

the old one snapped

 

not a problem in itself however , the tap he was using after drilling the old bolt out has snapped flush...

 

any quick ways to remove a snapped tap ?

 

or is ther any of those fancy billet chain adjusters that fot the tdm , ebay doesnt seem to come up with anything sadly?

 

any ideas, links would be much appreciated!!

 

Adam

[Snowbird]

I've got shattered taps out from precarious places (Z1R cam caps) by welding blobs on the end till above the hole and then welded a nut over the blob, that got me a few beers from the owner.

[Nig]

You can get tap extractors from Cromwell Tools - think they are about £15 for the smaller taps sizes (3 & 4 flute type)

They are excellent quality (made in U S of A)
Took a few out at work during the years and they excellent, work every time.
You can use them with a socket and ratchet handle or impact tool.

[madmopedracer]

is this the thing you need

 

https://www.ebay.co....HcAAOSwQFhbZaRt

if so i think i have a pair in the shed

[fixitsan]

Is there any of the 'stud' left or has that snapped flush also ? Mine snapped just under the bolt head, leaving a long stud, which allowed me to fit a very long nut which works perfectly well as an adjuster.

 

Whatever it's going to cost, keep in mind you can find a decent clean swingarm from somewhere warm (low levels of corrosion) for under £50 shipped (I just looked on ebay EG https://www.ebay.co....PsAAOSwoDVd-2b6 )

Edited by fixitsan, 31 October 2020 - 11:02 am.

[qual]

hes managed to drill it out, the hole isnt perfect but its sorted for now , it really needs a new thread putting in which i think we will do when i put a new chain and sprockets on,

 

is 16/42 the standard gearing on a 900?  or is there a recommended change   ?

[Studley Ramrod]

Some info over on the excellent JBX site qual.  https://www.tdm-yama...t.org/?page=RAT

 

It's also been discussed many times on here, a search might help you find more info.

[qual]

Yea thanks for the link, looks like a good resource but damm it's slow, I tried registering but didn't get an email, is it just an old site that not worked on anymore?

[Studley Ramrod]

JBX is a carpe member but I don't think he's been on here for a while.  His site does occasionally run slow or stop working though.  I'm sure he'll get round to sorting it.