vdubn Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I just swapped out my swing arm and was messing with the chain, and noticed that my front sprocket is loose when the chain is removed. The nut that holds it on is tight, but the sprocket is loose. Is this normal, and if not, what can I do to fix it? Thanks, Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I just swapped out my swing arm and was messing with the chain, and noticed that my front sprocket is loose when the chain is removed. The nut that holds it on is tight, but the sprocket is loose. Is this normal, and if not, what can I do to fix it? Thanks, Dean 421280[/snapback] Loose as in side to side motion or rolling back and forth along the chain kind of loose? Loose as in alot of play, or just a little play? I'd be inclined to say if it has lots of slop in it, you either need a new front sprocket, or the splines on your countershaft are shot. If it has a little bit of play its probably no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdubn Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 It's mostly side to side or in and out (towards and away from the case). It is loose enough that I thought the nut was loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 It's mostly side to side or in and out (towards and away from the case). It is loose enough that I thought the nut was loose. 421345[/snapback] I don't think thats good. If it gets too out of whack you could toss a chain. I know on some sprockets the say you have to put them on with the manufacturers name to the outside...is this a new sprocket you put on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdubn Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 No, its been on the bike for a while. Its in good shape, but by no means new. I have another new sprocket that I can put on to see how it feels. I just wondered if it might be missing a washer behind it (between the case and the back side of the sprocket), or if all that is usually there is the shaft, the sprocket, the lock-tab washer, and the nut? Thanks for the help.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003LimitedBanshee Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Yes... there should be a washer behind the sprocket. It is splined (obviously very coarsely) as well. If you don't have that in place, I would be willing to bet that is the source of your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I agree. Sounds like you are missing the washer. Try your other sprocket and check for the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadar Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Reply to # 1 It is normal to have play on your output shaft. All chain driven units have it. You have nothing to worry about. Now I'm gona go play w/ my output shaft. get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 yea, there shoudl be a washer that you bend over the nut to lock it into place.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003LimitedBanshee Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Sorry misread you original post... I didn't see where you said that you had the locking washer in place stupid me . It is true that you should have a slight amount of movement, that will allow for thrust. But if it seems more than you have noticed before I would check into it further. I will see if I can find and thrust tolerances... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devans Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Ok did a little search before posting... I installed a new front sprocket and seem to have the same problem as this guy... The nut tightened up and i have side to side movement. When i took the old sprocket off i didnt seem to notice a spacer behind it... Am i missing somthin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004LEBanshee Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 heres a stupid question but is the nut on backwards. IF it is it wollnt hold it tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devans Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 heres a stupid question but is the nut on backwards. IF it is it wollnt hold it tight. Its not a stupid question, i may of looked passed it putting it on. Ill go take a look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devans Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Cool, thats all it was, never noticed putting it on the first time, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swrbansheeboy Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 heres a stupid question but is the nut on backwards. IF it is it wollnt hold it tight. 5 stars to you my friend cause i was thinking the exact same thing... :thumbsup: either way you still should have the washer between the sprocket and the nut so it wont fall off if it get's loose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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