Drive Sprocket Play

[Meanstreak]

Just purchased a used bike (07 FZ1) and was cleaning the chain and noticed a fair bit of play in the front sprocket. Is this normal or do I just need to torque it down again? Its an aftermarket Vertex 16T if that makes a difference.

Thanks

 

[loosenut]

Check it. The PO may not have properly torqued and secured the nut.

 

[Meanstreak]

Check it. The PO may not have properly torqued and secured the nut.

I will check the torque but how do you secure the nut? Sorry first bike with a chain been spoiled by drive shafts. The chain was at about 1.5 to 1.75 slack so it would surprise me if the sprocket wasn't correct.

 

[DJ NEZZ]

I will check the torque but how do you secure the nut? Sorry first bike with a chain been spoiled by drive shafts. The chain was at about 1.5 to 1.75 slack so it would surprise me if the sprocket wasn't correct.

Hi Meanstreak, The nut has a lock washer with bending tabs. Part number 90215-30233.

 

[Lonerider59]

FYI, if you don't have a manual, to check the proper chain slack, get it on the center stand, rotate the wheel till you find the tightest spot and adjust till you have .98-1.38". Keep it clean and lubed and it will las a long time.

 

[Meanstreak]

Ok so I checked the torque and it is at spec or a little higher so I guess I will just leave it.