Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Rear sprocket floating?

[Douglas]

Hello ,

I just notced that the rear sprocket is floating slightly (I recently replaced the chain and sprockets) along the axis of the axle. It isnt obvious to me that this is wrong, and I cant recall if it has always been like that. I have however done some 2200 miles since I changed the sprockets etc.

So is there a problem (if so any ideas what the cause could be?), or is this normal?

Thanks

Douglas

[hogfisch]

I replaced my rear sprocket with a Renthal carrier and 40T sprocket. I also have a bit of lateral movement along the axle. Asked about it come service time and was told it wasn't an issue (I also raised the point during the MOT - it only becomes an issue if the cush drives wear enough to foul the swingarm).

The bike has done 4k miles with the sprocket and never had any problems with it.

Hope this helps

[doogalman]

Originally Posted by Douglas

Hello ,

I just notced that the rear sprocket is floating slightly (I recently replaced the chain and sprockets) along the axis of the axle. It isnt obvious to me that this is wrong, and I cant recall if it has always been like that. I have however done some 2200 miles since I changed the sprockets etc.

So is there a problem (if so any ideas what the cause could be?), or is this normal?

Thanks

Douglas

Best to post what type of bike it is? Then you may get more replies.

[Douglas]

Its a 1998 748 Bip!

[Douglas]

Oh, and I have had a careful look, and nothing seems to be fouling the hub, or grinding metal off the swing arm or hub.

[doogalman]

Is the sprocket moving? or the sprocket carrier? How much movement is there?

[Douglas]

The sprocket is moving on the carrier. I would say about 10 - 20 thou at the most