I finally got the speedcobras, and problems (help?)

[Manu]

So first day I tried them they were great, no problem, fast, smooth I was thrilled. Second day I prepare to record some demos we're doing with my band and I noticed they weren't responding so well and I realize the chain in the slave pedal is sort of "dancing" everytime I hit the pedal. From one day to the other the only persons who played the pedal were my guitarrist and keyboardist, but I doubt they could have somehow done anything to it just by tapping on it a bit.

Now my iron cobras don't do that "dancing" at all, and it really hampers the playability. I can return them and get some new ones (I was thinking the direct drive yammies) but I need to pay the shipping back and I am a bit paranoid I havent given these pedals enough chance. I freaked out that day and just got reallly nervous and put them back in the case not giving them any more chance, not without first adjusting them a bit (without success though).

Do you guys have any idea what could cause that "dancing" of the chain? it's like when I release the pedal after hitting it the chain doesn't remain straight, almost as if the pedal action was too fast for the chain. I swear the first try I gave it it just didnt do that. Should I just send it back and try the yammies? im really stressed about this cuz my first impression of them was so good, I certainly could play very fast and powerfully with them, I just dont know what the hell happened from one day to the other

[DSOP]

What do you mean exactly? It sounds like the pedal may have just been positioned too far left or right and that it wasn't sitting flat on the floor. Otherwise, I can't imagine that you would have a problem with those pedals. Can you post a video showing what is happening?

If the connecting rod was firmly attached, and the pedals were sitting flush on the ground, there should be no problems.

[Manu]

I always have problem to explain myself in English when it comes to these kind of thing, but picture the chain sort of "flexing" when I lift my foot after a hit on the BD head. It doesn't remain tense but it wavers (?) And I did try adjusting the spring tension, the cobra coil tension, the beater angle and every other possible thing (until i got a back pain, got really stressed and just stored it back on the case).

[DSOP]

Is the chain not lining up vertically over the cam after you release pressure, or is the footboard coming up faster than the chain? Maybe you adjusted the spring too tight.

[Manu]

The footboard seemed to be coming up faster than the chain, but as I said i adjusted it in many ways without any substantial change, and regardless it didn't seem a correct thing for the pedal to do, the Iron cobras certainly dont do that even with max spring tension and indeed the pedal didnt do it the first day i tried it with quite tight spring tension.

I dont know man, I could go back and try to adjust it some more before shipping it back? but im a bit scared of keeping a malfunctioning item.

[chris perra]

I had the same problem.. There's an allen key adjustment that needs to be tightened.. There's a hidden circle thing underneath that needs to be adjusted..
Similar to this video..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CMorNAWyB8

[DSOP]

BINGO! That's got to be it.

[Manu]

Nope, I tried that and it did help with the noise the guy was talking about, which was indeed present, but didnt help with the chain thing im talking about.

Look what I think im going to do is go back to my rehearsal space this weekend and give it one more chance with a cooler head (the last day I had to record stuff and got very nervous, couldnt think straight). If I can't find a solution I will ship it back monday. What you think guys? good idea?

[DSOP]

I ended up returning my Speed Cobras because I didn't find them any better than my Yamaha pedals (which I actually prefer). I didn't experience the issue you're referring to though. I don't know what to make of that, but if they're not working for you, definitely return them.

[Manu]

I ended up returning my Speed Cobras because I didn't find them any better than my Yamaha pedals (which I actually prefer). I didn't experience the issue you're referring to though. I don't know what to make of that, but if they're not working for you, definitely return them.

Arghh the dilemma anyways if i do send them back Im planning on getting the yammies you recommended me DSOP