Scooterotica

Thought i'd tension my chain up ready for the Euro, plus I've been hearing a noise which I couldn't identify.

drained the oil and got a shock at they grey/silver sludge coming out. lots of shiny bits as well.

took the side casing off and.......



The chain tensioners come loose and jammed under the chain. the tensioners buggered as it's now 2 very deep grooves in it and the plate itself is scored.

Obviously don't know how long it's been like this just grateful it didn't jam everything up.

Found one screw wedged under the kickstart ramp but no sign of the other, presume it got chewed up.

Just did a nice blast on it yesterday ....... feeling lucky about that now looking at the mess in the casing.

Should it not have a tab washer to hold the securing bolts secure? regards,speedy.

thought I fitted one......but looking at the casing i'm not sure I did ?

They come with two countersunk slotted screws. I've just received mine a few days ago. I think I'll loctite mine for peace of mind.

I dot punched mine just like the drive side plates.

just fit an extra tab cost 75 pence i put one on the top and for the casing you have been very lucky i think i would make sure that other bolt is not in gearbox area

extra tab? if you mean a normal locking tab it wont fit on this type of chain guide as already mentioned.

just change the slotted screws for bolts i am a joiner by trade and i hate slotted screws lol/////

They're countersunk screws due to the countersink in the upright of the guide though. Bolts will not work.

I have a Grand Turismo chain guide,the bottom support hole I use a stud,penny washer and a nylock nut.The top hole I use the supplied counter sunk screw loctited into position.I have to use the counter sunk screw for the top hole because I use the guide to pull the chain down and the chain would foul on a stud and nut.