u/Abstracto99

For newbies like myself…I’ve got 2009 and when down shifting to a stop sign I heard big clunk and saw this cover had broke. After some googling I saw that it has happened to other bikes, with no clear cause. ChatGPT suggested I replace the chain and sprockets. Before doing so I decided to measure my chain slack and it was 60mm, instead of the 40-45mm spec.

For a long while now I would hear a bit of clunk when down shifting and slapping when slowing down. I moved the sprocket cam one click and into spec and I’m quite certain the loose chain is what caused it to break. The bike also feels much more responsive, smooth, and fun to ride. So yeah, here’s a psa to check your chain slack and some info for anyone that has a broken front sprocket cover in the future.

I know this has been posted before, but it still doesn’t seem like common practice. I usually root in soil with some occasional drizzles of water and wait 4-6 weeks and get roots. I’ve had this tpm in soil for 4 months and nothing.

I remembered this method and decided to give it a try. I sat them atop of some rocks and covered them in about .5in of water. Drained and refilled if it got dirty. (I should have rinsed the rocks and cactus before setting it up). I did this on Sunday and 5 days later I’ve got roots. Also did this with short Yogi mid and that took 1.5 weeks. Not sure if they’d have popped as quick if they weren’t already sitting that long, but either way I’m happy and it’s something to try if your roots aren’t popping.