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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: moosehead28 on March 06, 2010, 07:36:07 AM

Title: sprocket wear
Post by: moosehead28 on March 06, 2010, 07:36:07 AM
Hi, I dont post alot,  I  use the facts section for most problems,  but i do have a question
I just picked up a new chain and sprockets, now when i removed the old sprockets, the front was worn with the teeth  bent  in the same direction as the sprocket spins, i am wondering if this is normal,  I figured they would be worn in the opposite direction
Is there some thing I should be looking for??
pics for reference
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/scotiadub/gs500/P2030007.jpg)
Her home for the winter
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/scotiadub/gs500/P2030003.jpg)
Last fall
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/scotiadub/gs500/P9110002.jpg)
Title: Re: sprocket wear
Post by: gsJack on March 06, 2010, 08:40:23 AM
Looks normal to me, the teeth aren't bent they are worn like that.  The wear is on the left (front) side of the upper teeth where it would be from driving forces.
Title: Re: sprocket wear
Post by: moosehead28 on March 06, 2010, 09:22:50 AM
OK thanks, i wasnt sure if it was normal or not

Cheers
Dave
Title: Re: sprocket wear
Post by: dauphinc on March 06, 2010, 05:09:09 PM
Lol..it looks Like the Kawasaki in the background of the second pic has a wheelbarrow tire on it..haha. Upon further inspection I see it's not.
Title: Re: sprocket wear
Post by: jeremy_nash on March 06, 2010, 09:39:08 PM
kawasaki my butt, thats an old honda
Title: Re: sprocket wear
Post by: dauphinc on March 07, 2010, 12:32:40 AM
Ooh ok my bad..I thought it said Kawasaki on the side..I'd be offended too though. Haha :thumb:
Title: Re: sprocket wear
Post by: mister on March 07, 2010, 03:43:25 AM
Actually... it should be Honda My Butt cause that's what's on the Seat (butt) of the bike  :icon_mrgreen:

Michael
Title: Re: sprocket wear
Post by: moosehead28 on March 07, 2010, 06:00:37 AM
Yea its a 74 Honda  750K, kinda of a side project I've been working on
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/scotiadub/gs500/2009_0925dominican0002.jpg)