999 Front Sprocket Change

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Old rider, Dec 11, 2014.

  1. Anything I need to know about changing the sprocket??

    Any advice gratefully received...
     
  2. There may be dirt involved - wear gloves.
     
  3. Critical torque settings or just what feels right??
     
  4. what or why are you changing might help.

    Are you going to a smaller front sprocket? 15 to 14 .....

    How old is your existing chain and rear sprocket as if they are worn they will wear the new sprocket down.

    A smaller front sprocket mean the back wheel will go back further to get the correct chain tension, if the chain is already worn and the wheel adjusted back you could get to the end of your wheel adjustment, plus it being this far back will effect your rear ride height too that will then need adjusting as well..

    fit a crank case protector whilst you are in there......

    Oh and of course there is a correct torque.
     
    #4 andyb, Dec 11, 2014
    Last edited: Dec 11, 2014
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  5. 186Nm torque required on the sprocket retaining nut.
     
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  6. I always though that was high, I remember doing mine and the torque wrench hadn't clicked and it started to feel wrong so I left it at ??Nm.
     
  7. Yes, 15 to 14 to drop the gearing a little.

    No obvious wear to chain or sprockets. Adjustment is not far to the rear.

    186 Nm sounds a fair bit - roughly, what is that in ft lbs?

    If in doubt, I tend to base it on how much effort it takes to undo and apply similar effort into tightening it again.

    Hardly scientific I know...
     
  8. 137 ft lbs - still sounds a lot...
     
  9. And lets not forget they have that locking washer.
     
  10. Er, locking washer??
     
  11. If you think thats tight wait until you get to do the flywheel nut . Thats 270 Nm 0r 199 lbs foot .
     
  12. being the smart arse mechanic that i am, i ignored the manual and relied on my vast experience to tighten said nut.
    it came loos.
     
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