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Chain Slider Block

Started by 93TigerBill-2016, November 07, 2022, 04:31:41 AM

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93TigerBill-2016

Hi Fellow 'Steamers'.
I'm looking for a Chain Slider Block P/N 2078695-T0301, NOS?
Maybe someone has one kicking around from a prior ownership?

This has to be just about the only part 'unique' to the '93~'98 Tigers, and at 132,000 km I need to replace the blighter (yet again).
No stock at dealers on Oz, or at Triumph Australia; None in USA that I can find.
Maybe one (or two) in UK, but the P&P costs are extortionate.

Looking at fabricating one from UHMWPE, once I find some.
Had a go using a Cutting Board, but it was brittle, and snapped on assembly.

Annoying that such a part can sideline such a great 'bike!

Anybody?
'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

London_Phil

Replaced by

CHAIN SLIDER BG 2078695T03

Shown as available in UK??

93TigerBill-2016

Phil,
Found those (or that). Bit hard to justify $A100 for P&P.
'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

Sin_Tiger

 :bug_eye that's scandalous, how much is a plane ticket?

I have seen a replacement made from tyre wall sections bolted together that was lasting well after 5k km.

I've often considered trying to make a roller version but too lazy to take it further  :icon_rolleyes:
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

93TigerBill-2016

Quote from: Sin_Tiger on November 08, 2022, 12:26:44 PM:bug_eye that's scandalous, how much is a plane ticket?

 
Damn right!  I've seen a fabricated version for UHMWPE (not sure whether on here or another forum), think I'll have another go with better quality material.  Think I've found a supplier after consulting a couple of mech. engineer/fitter acquaintances.
'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

Beernard

Gday Bill.

Being a tightarse, and not wanting to wait for the part, I made one. Out of cutting board. It has lasted 3000k with some to go. I must say that prior to this, I chewed through a Triumph unit very quickly. Got over it and moved on. I will try to attach some pics, but I reckon you already get it.
Ripper, woke up again.

93TigerBill-2016

Hi Bernard,
I should be able to check a few local suppliers of specialised plastics this week, we'll see how we go at fabbing (another) one.
Regards,
Bill
'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

Beernard

Hi Bill. Here's a couple of pix. I was happy to find that the bracket has nice holes pre-drilled!

All the best.

Bern.
Ripper, woke up again.

93TigerBill-2016

Thx Bern, on my first attempt I cut a groove in a solid block. You idea looks like it works - and much easier to fab!
Bill
'93 Triumph Tiger, Caspian Blue, Blue Engine Cases
132,000 km;  IBA #45911

Beernard

Hope it helps, Bill. Thousands of K's on the cutting-board now!
Ripper, woke up again.

Madruss

1996 Granite black Steamer, ahead of 40 odd others owned
Regards Russ
An ounce of luck is worth a ton of experience!

IGP

https://www.triumphrat.net/threads/how-long-does-a-chain-slider-last.936800/

i  made one from polyamide PA6. It is a very hard material, thus difficult to treat, but it lasts, no wear for 5k kmh

nightrunner

That is a nice upgrade in the pics. If you have access to an industrial supply vendor, you could get a block of teflon and make it out of that. Here in the states a firm called McMaster Carr is great for weird stuff like that.

BTW, the stock piece will also fall apart over time if you don't wear it out from riding. I have a pristine 98 "on display" in my garage. One day I saw this greasy chunk of rubber under the bike. The rubber had just gotten soft and fell off. So there's some extra incentive to build a better one.
Scott

Seeking adventure and peril

London_Phil

I wish we had a McMaster Carr in the UK. Went to the States for some training, and they used them for hardware. They had the catalogue, it had everything..

fishnbiker

Quote from: Beernard on November 13, 2022, 06:24:31 AMHi Bill. Here's a couple of pix. I was happy to find that the bracket has nice holes pre-drilled!

All the best.

Bern.

I did something similar for the bottom side of the swing arm to keep the chain off the metal after a badly stretched chain incident wore a gouges into the bearings surround. Nylon block carved with a spindle & belt sander. These photos show some 40,000km of gravel road lack of wear. You cannot see attachments on this board.
Ken/Fishnbiker
& Felix, blue 95 Tiger, & Buzz, 08 blue Suzuki DR 650 SE, & Mini-D, 97 white Suzuki DR 350 SE