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16 Sep 2012 10:59 #549030
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yesterday I did the drive sprocks and chain on my 650. the only thing was that the new sprocket left a gap between the wheel hub and the holes on the sprocket(as pictured). will this be a problem? if so, what needs to be done to correct?
also, the chain did not fit right it seemed on the front sprockets. i am currently opening up the casing and going to remove the nut, loosen the chain an try to reset the sprocket. If its a bad idea, anyone speak up. thanks agaiin, guys!
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yesterday I did the drive sprocks and chain on my 650. the only thing was that the new sprocket left a gap between the wheel hub and the holes on the sprocket(as pictured). will this be a problem? if so, what needs to be done to correct?
also, the chain did not fit right it seemed on the front sprockets. i am currently opening up the casing and going to remove the nut, loosen the chain an try to reset the sprocket. If its a bad idea, anyone speak up. thanks agaiin, guys!
'81 kz650h1
'88 el250-d
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16 Sep 2012 11:06 #549032
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Replied by KZQ on topic sprockets and chain done, but i am worried...
Align the rear wheel but don't just go by the marks on the swingarm. If the rear wheel is properly aligned you can pull the chain guard off and visually check the alignment of the chain all the way up to the countershaft sprocket. The space you're pointing to isn't good. Where'd you get the sprocket?
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16 Sep 2012 11:33 #549036
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can you post a better picture?
when i do a chain and sprocket it should go in just as the one before was....any difference is not a good sign and will rub or break something usually...
when i do a chain and sprocket it should go in just as the one before was....any difference is not a good sign and will rub or break something usually...
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16 Sep 2012 11:35 #549038
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i got it on ebay its a jt fit the exact specs but i have a bad feeling bout it too... fuck.
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16 Sep 2012 11:43 #549042
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can you post a pick of the two side by side...i'm not getting where the space came from
did the old sprocket have counter sunk holes or what
did the old sprocket have counter sunk holes or what
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16 Sep 2012 11:54 - 16 Sep 2012 11:55 #549045
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Are the bolt holes on that sprocket slotted or am i just seeing things? :blink:
Oh wait a sec,thats one of the tabs not folded over! :laugh:
We need a better picture
Oh wait a sec,thats one of the tabs not folded over! :laugh:
We need a better picture
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16 Sep 2012 11:57 #549046
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Is the area on the hub flat all the way around or are there bosses sticking up where sprocket bolts on?
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16 Sep 2012 11:58 #549047
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If needed, this link downloads the KZ650 service manual.
www.scribd.com/doc/48655900/Kawasaki-KZ-...B1-77-Service-Manual
This excerpt is from page 109.
Good Fortune!
www.scribd.com/doc/48655900/Kawasaki-KZ-...B1-77-Service-Manual
This excerpt is from page 109.
Good Fortune!
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16 Sep 2012 12:01 #549049
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16 Sep 2012 12:42 #549062
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Replied by 4TheKZ1000 on topic sprockets and chain done, but i am worried...
it sounds like it didnt seat on the hub....the raised radius of the hub and hole of sprocket are binding up....maybe. could use a round sanding hub on a drill and releive the hole on the sprocket a tiny bit.
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16 Sep 2012 12:56 #549064
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Replied by shimkus on topic sprockets and chain done, but i am worried...
the thing is, the original (stock) sprockets are more rectangular while the new ones are rounder... possibly the older hubs were larger or maybe its for a mag, not aluminum spoke.. shit i put up one tab on each locknut, switched to the unused ones and they were wicky woo to begin with lol
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16 Sep 2012 13:02 - 16 Sep 2012 13:11 #549066
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The hub and sprocket are tight tolerances and need to be just right. I powdered coated my sprocket and it wouldn’t seat the hub. I had to remove the PC. Can you sand the radius of the sprocket abit to open up hole.....not to much, should be able to seat sprocket by hand a turn it when seated with abit of tension....dont touch the hub. I went to a round hole sprocket....dosent mean anything...its the dia of the sprocket hole.
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