wrote off my bike. RIP Fazer, you served me well.

[@rhinotrikes]

A mate had the same thing happen on an old CB750 . If you can fish all the busted ali out of the casing, you can patch the hole with arraldite and cotton (Glue a cotton patch over the hole, then build it up with arraldite.) You can also use fine woven fibre glass mat and arraldite. You need to get all the ali out of the hole though, otherwise the motor will pulverise it and it'll find it's way into the oilways. The motor is U/S as it stands, what do you have to lose?

[@anthonyblack8725]

😱Holy shit! Sorry for your loss buddy. I hope your back on another bike soon.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

Broke my heart. Shit happens. I buy a new one tomorrow.

[@Jafmanz]

Gutted for you fella. been there myself with chains similar incident but less damage, it only happened once iv'e never neglected a chain since. heard horror stories of chains taking ankles down to the bone... consider this the start of a new chapter! there is a feast of bikes out there for you to sample.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

Thanks jafman. I had a scotoiler and cleaned it regularly. It had only done 13k. I'm counting my blessings it was low speed and I still have my foot. I get a new bike tomorrow.

[@Jafmanz]

@@bernardridesagain5722 If you find out why it happened let us know it might help someone out in future. can't wait to see what you get!

[@dmotorcycles]

I haven’t seen that much damage from snapped chain before,it happened to me once on st 955i but chain just flew off no dmage,feel sorry for you buddy.

[@UKMotoClips]

Wow, was not expecting to see that carnage on the engine.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

Yep. Disappointing really. I wouldn't feel as bad if I'd wrecked it doing wheelies or racing it. The bike had only done 13k miles. I pick up a new bike today. I might buy an engine for this one and try my hand at mechanics. Should make an interesting video.

[@UKMotoClips]

@@bernardridesagain5722 I'd definitely swap the engine.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

@@UKMotoClips I will. A viewer got in touch and has kindly said he will donate one. Moments like that restore my faith in humanity.

[@scotty_beast_rider]

Oh man... Gutted for you. That sound is soul destroying. Can't believe how much damage the chain has done. Hope you are back riding soon.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

Awful sound. I go for a new bike tomorrow.

[@scotty_beast_rider]

@@bernardridesagain5722 Always exciting getting a new ride. Look forward to your reveal video 👍🏻

[@NooBiker]

That's a kick in the balls, buddy 😬

[@dirtbikelunatic]

Hello! Good to use it?

[@bernardridesagain5722]

No. Sorry.

[@dirtbikelunatic]

@@bernardridesagain5722 No worries, thanks for responding. Ride safe

[@bernardridesagain5722]

@@dirtbikelunatic I had a change of heart. You can use it if you like. I'm stopping sharing to compilation channels because it's of no benefit to me. I'll make an exception for you because you have a good manner and are always respectful. Have a great day😀

[@garrymcilveen1230]

Sad news mate,hope its another fazer👍

[@bernardridesagain5722]

I will reveal on Sunday. I think you will like it.

[@TykeBiker]

Like everyone said..."gutted for you" but thankfully like Marc said you was "not at speed" The sound I think just before you turned was maybe you changing into first, bikes make more noise than usual when changing gear on a slightly/slack chain, then when you accelerated it snapped....It's all immaterial and the only thing that matters is you safe. Cant wait to see the new bike.

[@myyears6289]

Dam you weren't joking mate . Sorry to see . Onwards n upwards

[@bernardridesagain5722]

Upwards indeed.

[@JohnsysChannel]

Ahhh no way. Just after you were saying it was worth fixing him up as well. That sounded grim. :(

[@JohnsysChannel]

i've liked the video, but in a sad way :(

[@bernardridesagain5722]

It was a sad day yesterday, tomorrow will be happy. Life is a rollercoaster. Peaks that are sky high, lows as deep as oceans. It's how we ride it what matters.

[@JohnsysChannel]

​ @Bernard Rides again Still gutted for ya man, Know you will get another bike and bounce back, but it's still shit the way this adventure finished. It's crazy the amount of damage the chain did. It's a good job it didn't snap when you were up hardknott pass! Imagine how fucked that would have been.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

@@JohnsysChannel lol I'd have to walk miles to get signal to call recovery. Not sure a recovery truck could make that climb either.

[@Gxfforma]

First of all, very happy to see that it was not a crash and that YOU are ok. But obviously gutted for you mate. Shit happens. Maybe it's time for a Gen 2 after all😉. I know you will get another bike at some point. (Come over here next year and we will do the Forest together ✌)

[@bernardridesagain5722]

I'm alive Dunc. Like Frankensteins monster, but alive no less. Shit does happen and its a minor setback. I pick up my new wheels tomorrow. (video Sunday) I know you'd love to see me show you how to handle a gen 2 but you'll have to wait and see what I bring home🤣. I may well come to Germany by boat. The forest is on my bucket list. Perhaps we can organise something.

[@Gxfforma]

@@bernardridesagain5722 😂 just don't go soft on me now and buy a GS! If you do, sorry but you will be friend zoned!

[@bernardridesagain5722]

@@Gxfforma I'm saving the GS for when I'm in my midlife crisis and become aloof and ignorant towards non GS riders. I'll probably wear ladies tights under my expensive touring suit as I travel to tesco for a pint of soya milk.

[@Gxfforma]

@@bernardridesagain5722 With a They/Them sticker on the tank.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

@@Gxfforma 🤣🤣🤣

[@A_Pt_9298]

Shit dude, why didn't you check the chain for slack sooner? I almost left it too late too, but i managed to suss it out what was happening, the chain had stretched and it was pulling in parts but going to tight in other position around the sprocket. I reckon you could just get that rear wheel off, take that front sprocket off and get that chain out without any problems, replace that chain and mend the damage and get up back up and running. By the way, i managed to get a DID DID530VX3GB116 in gold for about £70 something, brilliant chain

[@A_Pt_9298]

Glad your safe and you didn't do it at speed, that might've been another story bro

[@bernardridesagain5722]

I had my chain checked last month when I got new tyres. It was ok. I'd just oiled and checked the tension the day before. I think it was just an act of god. Heartbreaking though.

[@A_Pt_9298]

@@bernardridesagain5722 spoke to a mate who's a mechanic and he says that that's not a problem, just wind the chain back around from both sides, the way it went and the other way that it untangled, its not the end of the world dude, it'll be ok 😉 he said that you could've tightened the chain too much and with abrupt gear changes it might've put too much strain on the chain, the tension test is push your boot on the chain until it hits the swing arm, if it hit the swing arm too easily then needs adjusting from both sides. But judging from the journeys you're doing you must keep on top of it bro, even after every journey sometimes, depending on how far you go.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

@@A_Pt_9298 what about the tennis ball sized hole it's put in the crank case and the con rods it's probably bent? I wish it were that simple.

[@michaellilley6725]

Gutted for you but glad you're safe, watched it back over a couple of times, there's a strange metallic clink just before you do the U turn, no drain covers? Also noticed how the rear wheel seemed wobbly as you stopped? What about the notorious spindal coil? Glad you're getting some new wheels. Strangely enough as I'm getting the ZZR I considered selling my FZ1-S, even although it's very special to me, I'd have been happy to see someone like you doing it justice. p.s. in the zoomed in footage there's a gutter drain, but with no sound can't confirm that's what I heard?

[@bernardridesagain5722]

It wasn't the drain Michael, it was the bike. The camera picked up the sound, me in my helmet missed it. The back wheel was solid, I think the chain just gave out and that was a warning noise you heard. I'm just glad to be ok. I did 170mph the other week. If it had broke then I'd be dead. I'm sad your selling your bike. I travel for a new one tomorrow. I hope yours finds a good home and you enjoy your new one.

[@michaellilley6725]

@@bernardridesagain5722 So glad it didn't happen last week, I'm reluctant to sell the FZ1-S, I had planned to keep it for shorter rides but I'm also buying a motorhome for family weekends and holidays, may buy a trailer and take the bike. The wife doesn't find the FZ1-S comfortable, that and with the custom nylon snakeskin seat she's sliding all over the place. We've been going up North to sort out my late father's house, she was keen to take the bike but it wouldn't be comfortable, the ZZR should do the trick, just need a top box so she doesn't fly off the back. Look forwards to seeing you're new steed.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

@@michaellilley6725 do a walk round vid on your motor home. I'm interested to see that. I've been looking at ones with a bike garage on board. I want one with a ramp on the back so I cam exit like Knight rider

[@michaellilley6725]

@@bernardridesagain5722 Will do, it's a couple of weeks away yet, delays with the contract exchange of my father's house. I was desperately trying to find one I could fit the bike in, but it's all about payload. I did see one with a carrier on the back but have seen horror movies of them collapsing. Excited to see what you reveal " black and yellow" it'll have to be awesome to replace the FZ.

[@N.A._McBee]

Well, in the meantime I couldn't stop thinking about your disaster with the bike, did you come to any conclusion how this could happen? Was this really only a failure of the chain or could there be other things causing the chain to fail? Your machine was well maintained as far as I figure out by your other videos, so how could such a thing happen? Any idea?

[@bernardridesagain5722]

It was the original manufacturers chain. Only done 13k miles. It shouldn't have happened. My chain was well maintained and constantly oiled with a scotoiler. It failed prematurely. Unfortunately there is nothing I can do. I just have to accept it and look for a new bike.

[@N.A._McBee]

@@bernardridesagain5722 It's a damn shame, but thanks for the hint on the oiler system, maybe I should install one, too. Good luck with your new bike, looking forward to seeing it in your next video!

[@marcmulhern1736]

Oh wow, glad you were only on a side road and not at speed! what are you thinking of purchasing?

[@bernardridesagain5722]

I will know for sure tomorrow. I'll drop a reveal vid on Sunday with a walk round.

[@expatbiker6598]

Ooh no. On the positive. It messed in a slow speed road.

[@bernardridesagain5722]

Yes. It could have been much worse.

[@christophermarkinson7145]

Black and yellow black and yellow

[@bernardridesagain5722]

Going tomorrow. Video drops on Sunday. Black and yellow black and yellow.

[@N.A._McBee]

My goodness, what an ugly, malicious noise! I feel sorry for you, but for heaven's sake, it didn't happen on the motorway at high speed!

[@bernardridesagain5722]

That sound was my heart grinding to a stop. The speeds I ride I'm counting my blessings. It could easily have been my last ride.

[@N.A._McBee]

@@bernardridesagain5722 Thank god, it wasn't! Get well again soon, buddy :)