Barry Sheene bbc2 9pm

[Nigel]

Don't forget

[shed]

Just watched it , the word legend is used too much these days ,but not in barry sheene's case.

[Nigel]

Bit emotional watching that as I had two heroes, my Dad and Barry and they died within two months of each other, wasn't a good year

[threepot]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Anyone notice the split link being removed from the chain on his RG500!

[Nigel]

Yep apparently they use split links on drag bikes

[Brenhden]

That show was great.

Thoroughly enjoyed. Anyone notice the split link being removed from the chain on his RG500!

Please excuse my ignorance, do all chains not have split links?

[Nigel]

Nope, smaller lower powered bikes do but most bikes now are endless (riveted) because split links can't handle power, except for 180 mph rg500's of course :laugh:

[threepot]

That show was great.

Thoroughly enjoyed. Anyone notice the split link being removed from the chain on his RG500!

Please excuse my ignorance, do all chains not have split links?

Most modern chains are now 'endless' using a solid link. Not applicable if you've got a shafty!

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[herman]

Never used a soft link meself.

[fullerton]

That show was great.

Thoroughly enjoyed. Anyone notice the split link being removed from the chain on his RG500!

Please excuse my ignorance, do all chains not have split links?

Most modern chains are now 'endless' using a solid link. Not applicable if you've got a shafty!

ChainStake0001.jpg

bugger me that where ive been goin wrong on my GS

Steve