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Looking for opinion on my sprocket (lemmy.nz)
submitted 2 months ago by alf@lemmy.ml to c/motorcycles@lemmy.world
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I think my sprocket is getting a bit worn and need to be changed, but I’m looking for a second opinion. It doesn’t have the «shark fins» I’ve been reading about, but the sprocket fins look a bit thin and worn.

Would appreciate someone’s opinion it.

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[–] Renorc@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

If you can, it’s best to replace both front and rear sprockets and chain together.

Also, give your wheel a good inspection. It looks like cracks have formed near the visible bolts:

[–] TerraRoot@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago

I don't think that's a crack, seems like a comstar style wheel, so that's probably just where the two pieces meet.

[–] alf@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Good eye! I wouldn’t have noticed. That seems problematic. Does that imply I should get new wheels?

[–] Renorc@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I can’t say from the pictures but definitely give them a thorough inspection. Clean them until spotless then take a good look.