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Message started by Ed_L. on 02/23/06 at 14:07:30

Title: Broken Rear Sprocket
Post by Ed_L. on 02/23/06 at 14:07:30

I don't have the faintest idea as to what happened but after a 100 mile ride today there is a 4 inch chunk missing from the edge of the rear sprocket. Noticed it as I was wheeling the bike into the shop, can even see the edge of the belt and top of a couple teeth. I'm guessing that I picked up a rock or some other piece of crap between the belt and the sprocket about half way thru the ride. Began to notice more vibration at around 60 mph and just thought it was the road and the big single thumping. Looks like I was wrong, at least the bike got me home. Time to get wrenching, Bike Week is just around the corner and I'm out of JB Weld. Hello stealership, so long money :-/.

Title: Re: Broken Rear Sprocket
Post by USCG Cremeans on 02/23/06 at 16:14:56

check ebay, might save you a few bucks, and you can always paint what you buy all depends on how nice you want it.. i just painted my rear sprocket gloss black and it looks nice..
Good luck wrenching and i hope you have her back for bike week!

Title: Re: Broken Rear Sprocket
Post by Reelthing on 02/23/06 at 19:03:15

Ed_L. wrote:

I have a usable spare with some fresh paint it would be fine - took it off @ 20k miles after i picked up a like new one on ebay for $25 bucks - it's yours for the shipping - want it?

Title: Re: Broken Rear Sprocket
Post by bentwheel on 02/24/06 at 04:42:57

Ed_L I have a piece missing from my pulley as well It is about 4 inches but not as deep as yours. I have put 10,000 kms on with no problems.

Title: Re: Broken Rear Sprocket
Post by Ed_L. on 02/24/06 at 06:23:50

Thanks Bentwheel, I wasn't sure if I could ride it the way it is. The bike will need fresh rubber on the rear soon so I'll replace the sprocket at the same time I change out the tire.

Title: Re: Broken Rear Sprocket
Post by PerrydaSavage on 02/24/06 at 07:27:46

If you're switchin' out the rear pulley, then there's a real nice aftermarket chrome pulley cover available for the LS that adds a real nice look!

www.metric-cruisers.com

Title: Re: Broken Rear Sprocket
Post by Ed_L. on 02/24/06 at 16:26:48

.Yeah, I was thinking about one of those, it would be a good time to add a pulley cover. Let's see how deep the wallet is ;D