Is it OK to replace the rear sprocket at the same time?
Your chain and sprockets will wear together over time, which is why it’s a good idea to replace the chain and sprockets all at once. Installing an old chain on new sprockets, and vice versa, will cause premature wear. Need help deciding between standard and X-ring chain? Click here.
Can a spacer be removed from the sprocket?
Spacers love to fall to the ground and pick up dirt. Make sure you remove the rear wheel after loosening the countershaft sprocket bolt/nut. Support the rear wheel so that the brake disk does not contact the ground. The brake disk can easily distort if the wheel is accidentally loaded when working on the sprocket.
How do you remove a countershaft sprocket on a bike?
There are a number of tricks to removing the countershaft sprocket depending on how it’s secured. For the nut/bolt style, an impact works great to loosen it, otherwise you may need to have someone hold the rear brake. The easiest way to remove the rear wheel is to use a center stand to support the bike.
What is the ratio between front and rear sprockets?
We explain it all here. Your gearing ratio is, simply put, the ratio of teeth between the front and rear sprockets. This ratio determines how engine RPM is translated into wheel speed by the bike. Changing sprocket sizes, front or rear, will change this ratio, and therefore change the way your bike puts power to the ground.
How can I loosen the rear brake sprocket?
When working on a machine that uses a nut or bolt to secure the sprocket to the shaft locking the shaft is imperative to loosening it. There are a handful of ways the sprocket can be secured. The rear brake – With the chain still attached, have a helper apply the rear brake and loosen the fastener.
Your chain and sprockets will wear together over time, which is why it’s a good idea to replace the chain and sprockets all at once. Installing an old chain on new sprockets, and vice versa, will cause premature wear. Need help deciding between standard and X-ring chain? Click here.
When do chain drive sprockets go out of stock?
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How do you change the drive sprocket on a motorcycle?
Snap a deep socket onto a 1/2-in.-drive breaker bar and loosen the drive sprocket nut. If the rear wheel turns, have a friend sit on the bike to provide resistance. Roll a motorcycle jack under the bike and locate the jack pads so they contact the engine and transmission, not the exhaust pipes.
When working on a machine that uses a nut or bolt to secure the sprocket to the shaft locking the shaft is imperative to loosening it. There are a handful of ways the sprocket can be secured. The rear brake – With the chain still attached, have a helper apply the rear brake and loosen the fastener.
Spacers love to fall to the ground and pick up dirt. Make sure you remove the rear wheel after loosening the countershaft sprocket bolt/nut. Support the rear wheel so that the brake disk does not contact the ground. The brake disk can easily distort if the wheel is accidentally loaded when working on the sprocket.
What should I do when replacing my countershaft sprocket?
When installing the new sprockets, get all the bolts and nuts started by hand, then tighten and torque in a criss-cross pattern to prevent warping and uneven stress. Anytime new sprockets are installed, the chain tension and alignment should be checked.