Juggler Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I had a new chain and sprocket set put on about 1k miles ago. Since then, the chain has needed tensioning a couple of times, no problem. Today I removed the front sprocket cover for a long over due clean. I couldn't help but notice that there was some play in the front sprocket. Am I right in thinking this should be attached as tight as it could go? I can imagine the vibrations (it is a vibey single cylinder) has worked it loose. Else, the fellow at garage didn't do a very good job.Figured I'd check first. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 That was my understanding. Tight. Very.am assuming you mean it has play on the drive shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggler Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 That was my understanding. Tight. Very.am assuming you mean it has play on the drive shaft? Indeed I did, thank you for confirming my suspicions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illvibetip Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 my front sprocket came loose on sunday and i lost the nut. When I put it back on, i stamped on the wrench to get it tight but the guys in the garage seemed to be able to get it much tighter. They also bent over the washer over and hammered it down against the nut as well for some reason, Im assuming to stop it working loose.But yeah, it seemed to be very, very tight when it was finished, a lot tighter than i could have done it with a manual socket set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkeh9 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 But yeah, it seemed to be very, very tight when it was finished, a lot tighter than i could have done it with a manual socket set. You probably just needed a longer wrench / more leverage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 there suppost to be torqued up to spec so they dont come loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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