Strange "installing-the-new-sprocket" issue...

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#31 Post by Falcopops » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:18 am

Another thing to look out for once you've solved your current dilemma is the chain alignment. If the sprocket is thinner then it is likely that it is in a different position to the original and might not be in line with the front sprocket and put more strain on the chain and cause more wear?

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#32 Post by Zadix » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:42 am

Thats also an issue, but I dont think that it will be that much of a problem. If I mount the sprocket with the flat surface to the wheel, the distance from the wheel to sprocket is just the same as before....right..?
But as it is now the alignent could be a bit wrong atlest when the sprocket is tight to the wheel..!
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Probably fixed..or sort of...

#33 Post by Zadix » Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:02 pm

Went to the garage yesterday, had to find out what was wrong. And all I can say is that the thing was the thickness of the new sprocket. I installed the old one and checked and..TADA! :smt003 The sprocket sat tight against the wheel and the bolts had some more freeplay (but not that much...)
So I will use the old sprocket, since it is not that bad at all. The new sprocket will be used when I have made a spacer for it... :smt001

Thanks for all your help, very appreciated! :smt026

Sprocket removed:
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One bolt in place:
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The sprocket against wheel:
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Distance from bolts to swingarm (still quite tight..)
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#34 Post by Fausto » Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:53 pm

Glad you got it sorted. Well done.

By the way - where you at ? Is that S for Sweden? or am I being an idiot ??
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#35 Post by Zadix » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:04 pm

Absolutely correct, Sweden it is! :smt006 West coast, fairly close to Gothenburg, to be precise. Spring has just come so the bike is supposed to be back together this weekend, just have to change the oil+filter, front tyre, get the chain back on and... :smt004

Dont know if there`s anyone else from Sweden in here, at least not from what I have seen...?!
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#36 Post by Gio » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:06 pm

Zadix wrote:Absolutely correct, Sweden it is! :smt006 West coast, fairly close to Gothenburg, to be precise. Spring has just come so the bike is supposed to be back together this weekend, just have to change the oil+filter, front tyre, get the chain back on and... :smt004

Dont know if there`s anyone else from Sweden in here, at least not from what I have seen...?!
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#37 Post by Kwackerz » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:09 pm

Isnt Sweden where that black leather wearing nutter comes from? You know.. Ghostrider!

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