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[Kotowboy]

It used to be 12345 - the combination to both axeman's briefcase and the shields for Druidia.

[axeman90210]

Wasn't your original 5 digits something else?  It seems like I recall changing it to 90210.

It was originally 9182, and then someone (I guess you) changed it to 90210 years ago because Veronica always used to type my name and change the numbers at the end, with 90210 being the most common variant. She slipped up one time and typed it properly, hence the "and Veronica knows my name!" in my status

[hefdaddy42]

That's it! 

[Kotowboy]

Welp !

Was just pulling out of a junction and heard a big crunching sound.

My Chain had come off the sprocket and gotten wedged between the wheel and the bike frame.

Needless to say the chain is FUBAR...

Had to literally drag the bike across the road and park it in a space until tomorrow when Dad can come down and help remove it.

Brand new chain ordered !!! 

[King Postwhore]

Isn't this more than once you've had issues with the chain Kotowboy?

[Kotowboy]

Isn't this more than once you've had issues with the chain Kotowboy?

I last bought a new chain back in Feb. It was probably due a change. Maybe ReaperKK can pitch in as to how often he gets a new chain.

I'll report back when I found out how many miles i've done since Feb.

EDIT : I've done over 6,500 miles since I last changed the chain - Reap - any thoughts - that about right would you say ?

[Chino]

Isn't this more than once you've had issues with the chain Kotowboy?

I last bought a new chain back in Feb. It was probably due a change. Maybe ReaperKK can pitch in as to how often he gets a new chain.

I'll report back when I found out how many miles i've done since Feb.

EDIT : I've done over 6,500 miles since I last changed the chain - Reap - any thoughts - that about right would you say ?

You shouldn't need a new chain after 6500 miles, especially with the power your bike makes. You should get at least double that. When you changed the chain back in February, did you swap out the sprockets too? If those are worn and need replacing, that's going to shorten the life expectancy of the chain.

Also, probably a stupid question, but are you sure you're running the correct pitch?

[Kotowboy]

Sprocket looks fine. Maybe the chain was just loose.

What do you mean by pitch ? I got the exact chain for my bike / sprockets / length etc.

It's a heavy duty chain.

Do you mean the adjustment on the rear axle to lengthen the chain ? Because we check that every time we adjust the chain tension...

[Chino]

Sprocket looks fine. Maybe the chain was just loose.

What do you mean by pitch ? I got the exact chain for my bike / sprockets / length etc.

It's a heavy duty chain.

Do you mean the adjustment on the rear axle to lengthen the chain ? Because we check that every time we adjust the chain tension...

Pitch is the number of teeth of a gear per inch of its pitch diameter. I've never dealt with it with chains, but it's the same concept for the RC transmissions I build. If I try to run a 32P pinion gear with a 48P spur gear, I'm going to have a really bad time.

[Prog Snob]

Good afternoon, gents

[Kotowboy]

Sprocket looks fine. Maybe the chain was just loose.

What do you mean by pitch ? I got the exact chain for my bike / sprockets / length etc.

It's a heavy duty chain.

Do you mean the adjustment on the rear axle to lengthen the chain ? Because we check that every time we adjust the chain tension...

I only know that the rear sprocket has an additional two teeth than standard for my bike but i've been told that I can use the same chain. . .
Pitch is the number of teeth of a gear per inch of its pitch diameter. I've never dealt with it with chains, but it's the same concept for the RC transmissions I build. If I try to run a 32P pinion gear with a 48P spur gear, I'm going to have a really bad time.

[Chino]

Sprocket looks fine. Maybe the chain was just loose.

What do you mean by pitch ? I got the exact chain for my bike / sprockets / length etc.

It's a heavy duty chain.

Do you mean the adjustment on the rear axle to lengthen the chain ? Because we check that every time we adjust the chain tension...

Pitch is the number of teeth of a gear per inch of its pitch diameter. I've never dealt with it with chains, but it's the same concept for the RC transmissions I build. If I try to run a 32P pinion gear with a 48P spur gear, I'm going to have a really bad time.

I only know that the rear sprocket has an additional two teeth than standard for my bike but i've been told that I can use the same chain. . .

Yeah. That's fine. That's incredibly common. On a 21 speed mountain bike, you have 21 different teeth combinations. One that's something like 1:20 will provide you a ton of torque, and one that's 2:1 will give you way more speed. The gears don't have to match in size (# of teeth), but both gears need the same pitch regardless of tooth count. It could be possible that the owner before you put the wrong pitched sprockets on, and even though you're ordering the correct chain for the sprockets your bike should have, you're getting the wrong one.

Not saying that's definitely it. Just throwing out ideas.

[ReaperKK]

Afternoon guys

[Prog Snob]

What's up, Reap?

[Kotowboy]

Hi Reap - what say you about my chain situation ?

and @Chino - the previous owner changed the sprockets to get more speed in Top Gear. He's a bike test instructor so he knew what he was doing.

[ReaperKK]

Just to make sure you have a lot of slack in your chain correct?

[Prog Snob]

He wishes 

[Kotowboy]

You'd love Kotowboy's slack in your crack.

[Sir GuitarCozmo]

It used to be 12345 - the combination to both axeman's briefcase and the shields for Druidia.

And President Scroob's luggage.

[Kotowboy]

It used to be 12345 - the combination to both axeman's briefcase and the shields for Druidia.

And President Scroob's luggage.

yep

[ReaperKK]

Evening everyone

[JayOctavarium]

So.. I had a sit down with my supervisor. She told me that she doesn't think that (Our Manager) is going to pass me on my probation. I know the programs. I know the criteria. I have a love of helping people and have an obvious passion for it (all her words), but I have issues with multitasking and staying organized and on top of deadlines. She suggested something that she said she has never suggested to a trainee before: She wants me to sit down with out manager and have a conversation with him about possibly transferring me into an ongoing department where it's less "Hold on to and juggle cases and work 2 different programs" and more task based. She also said she'd recommend it to him and back me 100%. Problem is.. she's never seen a trainee get transferred while on probation. It's a long shot, and if he goes for it, I'll keep my job (probably with an extended probation) but will likely get moved to another building... which isn't a huge deal (there are 3 offices I could be moved to... 1 is 5 min from my house, 1 an extra 5 min from my current office, and one is an hour away.

Wish me luck everyone

[Nefarius]

Hey Nef, what brings you to my part of the woods? 

Slow day(s) at work and the need to complain about stuff.

Greetings...
Nef

[Prog Snob]

Morning, guys

[King Postwhore]

Morning.

Jay, I hope that works out for you.

[Prog Snob]

Morning, King.

Sorry, Jay. I didn't see your post. Good luck! I'm sure you'll be alright. If not, I can send a few people from the island to deal with them. 

[King Postwhore]

Chinese food for the shifts today.  Another month safe.  18 days away for 1 years OSHA safe.  It's a big accomplishment for the group. 

So I'm leaving early to get an oil change and pick up Captain America: Civil War on Blu Ray today then coming in with food tonight for the second shift.

[Prog Snob]

Chinese food for the shifts today.  Another month safe.  18 days away for 1 years OSHA safe.  It's a big accomplishment for the group. 

So I'm leaving early to get an oil change and pick up Captain America: Civil War on Blu Ray today then coming in with food tonight for the second shift.

Get me some Singapore Mei Fun

[King Postwhore]

For me, I'm all about the rice noodles with shrimp.

[Prog Snob]

Rice noodles are good, too. I'm a noodle guy.  It's basically Chinese pasta.

[ReaperKK]

So.. I had a sit down with my supervisor. She told me that she doesn't think that (Our Manager) is going to pass me on my probation. I know the programs. I know the criteria. I have a love of helping people and have an obvious passion for it (all her words), but I have issues with multitasking and staying organized and on top of deadlines. She suggested something that she said she has never suggested to a trainee before: She wants me to sit down with out manager and have a conversation with him about possibly transferring me into an ongoing department where it's less "Hold on to and juggle cases and work 2 different programs" and more task based. She also said she'd recommend it to him and back me 100%. Problem is.. she's never seen a trainee get transferred while on probation. It's a long shot, and if he goes for it, I'll keep my job (probably with an extended probation) but will likely get moved to another building... which isn't a huge deal (there are 3 offices I could be moved to... 1 is 5 min from my house, 1 an extra 5 min from my current office, and one is an hour away.

Wish me luck everyone

I hope it works out Jay! I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Good morning everyone!

[King Postwhore]

Rice noodles are good, too. I'm a noodle guy.  It's basically Chinese pasta.

You dirty........

[ReaperKK]

I'm a big fan of rice noodles

shit is so good

[Prog Snob]

I'm a big fan of rice noodles

shit is so good

So, apparently you can't call The Astonishing terrible... 

Rice noodles are good, too. I'm a noodle guy.  It's basically Chinese pasta.

You dirty........

I know I'm dirty. Does that make you want to play with me any less? 

[ReaperKK]

I know, I'll just say that The Astonishing is less good.