Simples front sprocket question

ells · 22-May-2012, 14:34

Numpty here took off the front sprocket today but got distracted and forgot which way round the sprocket goes.

Either flat face of the sprocket facing the engine which moves the cahin in at the front or flat face facing outwards keeping the chain away from the engine.

Please help as I am out on the bike tomorrow and know I have already managed the wrong way once.

Thanks
Mark

Ghost · 22-May-2012, 16:49

Depends on the bike Mark, My 583 SS had the flat side out. This 620ie has the flat side in.

Just straight edge it from your rear sprocket, you can sight the chain also, unless you have a pi55ed up eye.

Spjallen · 22-May-2012, 17:31

PM sent

bradders · 22-May-2012, 18:24

Normally in imprint on socket where it's had the plate fixed

ells · 22-May-2012, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradders

Normally in imprint on socket where it's had the plate fixed

Unless you are a double numpty and the inprint is from the last time you did it wrong.

Cranker V2 · 23-May-2012, 21:29

You went well today Mark, looks like you got the sprocket on the right way.

ells · 24-May-2012, 07:09

Thanks Mike,
Last session went well. Not quick enough but better than last year. Still not convinced about the sprocket. Bits of swarf round the sprocket so will have a good look at it before I use her again.

Thanks
Mark

bradders · 24-May-2012, 08:12

So where was the testing this time Mike...bit of Angelsey prep or Oulton cheeky few few sessions

ells · 24-May-2012, 11:07

As per last year no Anglessey this year again for me. Serious Oulton prep yesterday both for DD and for something else as well

Quite a few thundersprts guys out as they are there this weekend. The fast group was frightening quick.

Still a lot of work to do before mid June. Still not quick enough and not consistant enough!

Mark

bradders · 24-May-2012, 13:06

Long as steps are forward, at some point you start taking 2 at a time and everything makes sense. Bike working well then....

Not sure about Oulton myself, probably will but who knows...

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22-May-2012, 16:49	#2
Ghost Registered Forum User Big Twin Bikes: Ducati 749, Phil Read Replica, DD 620 Posts: 1,830 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coventry Mood: 2011 DD Class 'B' Champion Depends on the bike Mark, My 583 SS had the flat side out. This 620ie has the flat side in. Just straight edge it from your rear sprocket, you can sight the chain also, unless you have a pi55ed up eye. Reply

22-May-2012, 17:31	#3
Spjallen Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: Honda CB350 K4, Ducati 749s Posts: 545 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Llannerch-y-medd PM sent Reply

22-May-2012, 18:24	#4
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... Normally in imprint on socket where it's had the plate fixed Reply

23-May-2012, 21:29	#6
Cranker V2 Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: Class A 620ssie #71 - 853 R/RS Dry - 748sp Wet Posts: 725 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chester Mood: Green with envy You went well today Mark, looks like you got the sprocket on the right way. Reply

24-May-2012, 07:09	#7
ells Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 566 Join Date: Jun 2008 Thanks Mike, Last session went well. Not quick enough but better than last year. Still not convinced about the sprocket. Bits of swarf round the sprocket so will have a good look at it before I use her again. Thanks Mark Reply

24-May-2012, 08:12	#8
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... So where was the testing this time Mike...bit of Angelsey prep or Oulton cheeky few few sessions Reply

24-May-2012, 13:06	#10
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... Long as steps are forward, at some point you start taking 2 at a time and everything makes sense. Bike working well then.... Not sure about Oulton myself, probably will but who knows... Reply