My electric assist bike from Sanyo is totally rusty from sea water. I transport the fishes I caught in a plastic bottle and they spills the sea water when I hit bumps. The drive chain has fused in some area. I tried to use WD 40 it helps but now it is easy for the chain to come off. Because there is a cover, it is impossible to fix back. So I had walk back home pushing my disabled bike.
I spent a couple of hours trying to fix the chain. I had to remove the cover which was fine but the anchoring screw is corroded. So I tried hammering the screw after WD40 and it still did not work. Finally, I cut it using a hacksaw which I bought from a makeshift stall in front of ACE Hardware in 1 Utama. This hacksaw is wonderful. It has a diamond file. I must say it is good to have to right tool to work with.
In the evening, I decided to check how much it cost to replace the chain at the bikeshop in Sengkang Swimming Pool. It costs only $18 and the guy who replaces my chain is an expert. He did in half an hour. So I have a new chain and now my bike works like new!
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