Can a fixed wheel sprocket be installed on a rear wheel?
Thanks again. If the rear wheel is of the older type and has a screw on cassette (block), the block can be unscrewed with the correct tool and a fixed wheel track sprocket can be srewed on. If its a modern wheel]
Do you need to install chain over rear sprocket?
If you are not replacing the chain, installation of the chain over the sprocket is usually required to install the sprocket. If your front sprocket utilizes a bolt/nut, you’ll need to re-install the chain and rear wheel before tightening. Be sure to torque it to the spec in your owner’s manual.
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’s the best way to replace rear sprocket?
Use a criss-cross tightening pattern and torque the bolts to the specified value in the service manual. Ensure the brake disk is off the ground, and the wheel is supported to reduce the chance of warpage. It’s a good idea to inspect and periodically replace your rear sprocket bolts and lock nuts.
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.
How can I tell if my rear sprocket is worn?
To inspect the condition of the sprockets, compare the side of the tooth that engages with the chain (to drive the wheel forward) with the other side of the tooth. Worn sprockets will exhibit a hooked wear pattern. In severe cases, teeth will become rounded or worn entirely off.
How is the drive sprocket secured to the shaft?
The drive sprocket will either be secured with a retaining ring or nut/bolt. 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.