Front Sprocket Knock
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Front Sprocket Knock
Hi,
Now i know quite a few people on here have been mentioning about their front sprocket knocking when they're off the bike pushing it, but I haven't seen or heard a solution yet. I'm guessing it is something todo with the sprocket bearing yeah? If it is, is there anyway to change this bearing without completely dismantling the engine?
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Rich
Now i know quite a few people on here have been mentioning about their front sprocket knocking when they're off the bike pushing it, but I haven't seen or heard a solution yet. I'm guessing it is something todo with the sprocket bearing yeah? If it is, is there anyway to change this bearing without completely dismantling the engine?
Regards
Rich
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
are you sure its not worn chain and sprockets?
Don't forget people there is more to the zxr400 than this forum... check out www.zxrworld.co.uk also.
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
Hi,masterofinsanity wrote:are you sure its not worn chain and sprockets?
I've changed my chain and sprockets a few times and still the same noise You can hear the knocking noise at slow speeds aswell. I've even tried slackening the chain, still no good.
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
I doubt if it's the output shaft bearing.....................it lives in a very happy oil filled enviormrnt.MillaMeter wrote:Hi,
Now i know quite a few people on here have been mentioning about their front sprocket knocking when they're off the bike pushing it, but I haven't seen or heard a solution yet. I'm guessing it is something todo with the sprocket bearing yeah? If it is, is there anyway to change this bearing without completely dismantling the engine?
Regards
Rich
And no if you feel the need to change it.................................you 'll need to split the crankcase
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
Hi,RedexRobB wrote:Is the sprocket loose on the shaft?
Saying that I think it does. I remember now when I put the new sprocket on my new engine it did seem a bit wobberly. Is this something I can fix easy or is it something major? Could it be that sprocket plate that bolts onto the sprocket that's worn?
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
The flange you mean? Possibly, ive noticed it on both my ZXR's the front sprocket being a bit on the loose side. Id imagine its the flange tht worn since the shaft is alot less likely to wear.
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
Have you considered the idea of taking the cover off and actually having a look ?
It's 3 bolts on the cover and one to get the gear change off the shaft and you'll have a lovely view of the entire area in question
It's 3 bolts on the cover and one to get the gear change off the shaft and you'll have a lovely view of the entire area in question
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Hi,cargo wrote:Have you considered the idea of taking the cover off and actually having a look ?
It's 3 bolts on the cover and one to get the gear change off the shaft and you'll have a lovely view of the entire area in question
I've only just managed to get enough time today to take the front sprocket cover off. Now.... the sprocket does seem to be on the wobbery side (like I said it was) so i decided to take that little lock flange off and had a looksey.
Here's what I found...
Doesn't look good if you ask me.
New 1 on order.
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
MillaMeter wrote:Hi,cargo wrote:Have you considered the idea of taking the cover off and actually having a look ?
It's 3 bolts on the cover and one to get the gear change off the shaft and you'll have a lovely view of the entire area in question
I've only just managed to get enough time today to take the front sprocket cover off. Now.... the sprocket does seem to be on the wobbery side (like I said it was) so i decided to take that little lock flange off and had a looksey.
Here's what I found...
Doesn't look good if you ask me.
New 1 on order.
Regards
Rich
is that a chinese bank job. wobbery. you wan flied lice with that
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
My wifes ZXR's front sprocket was loose like that as well.
I replaced the locking washer thing with a new one from K and it was exactly the same.
I replaced the locking washer thing with a new one from K and it was exactly the same.
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
diesel wrote:is that a chinese bank job. wobbery. you wan flied lice with that
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
Maybe this is what the knocking noise on myn is also?
Would it sounds like its coming from the front end when riding slowly?
Would it sounds like its coming from the front end when riding slowly?
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Hi,Wabby wrote:Maybe this is what the knocking noise on myn is also?
Would it sounds like its coming from the front end when riding slowly?
It's def coming from the front sprocket, I can hear it when I wheel the bike in the garage. When riding it's like a really anoying grinding noise.
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Re: Front Sprocket Knock
sure its not the chain moving over the chain guide?