It's a good job Fazers are slow

[Ghoti]

Just changed the chain and sprockets on my Fazer.

As I took off the cover for the front sprocket, I was amazed to see that there was no retaining washer holder the sprocket on. I know why it was not there - because the nut was not there either!

Looks like it has been this way for at least 12,000 miles, plus what ever the person that changed the sprocket last put on the bike before he sold it (no, not a member of this club).

Just think what could have happened if this was on a powerful bike.

So, conclusive proof - the front sprocket does not need a retaining washer to be safe.

Mind you, now I have one and a bolt on there, it has taken out the 'clunk' going into first gear.

FYI, the bolt from an escort 1.6 hub fits the shaft perfectly (well, perfectly after a little grinding). ;D

[pebbles]

luck has been on your side there m8

[CD]

Also shows how important it is to keep the chain properly adjusted. A loose chain would have allowed the sprocket to fall off the shaft.

[teejayexc]

Prolly held in place by all the grime

Trev

[Reaper]

Front sproket ?
Chain ?

Enlighten me what are they and what do they do.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Some serious luck there matey and what could have been an expensive bill if it had all gone pear shaped.

[m40man]

chirodave said:

Also shows how important it is to keep the chain properly adjusted.

Yes. You prob have the previous owner to thank for that.

I suspect the owner before him left off these surplus heavy bits to make the bike that bit quicker.

[HRHpenfold]

BTW i have a new chain and sprockets set for the fazer 1000 for sale ;D

[Welsh Ade]

Also sounds like Ghoti has a side scrap yard business too....

[Ghoti]

Prolly held in place by all the grime

Saving the water reserves and a safety benefit. I'll never wash the bike again. (no smite Trev: a, it's true and b, that last picture on the St George's day thread )

Front sproket ?
Chain ?
Enlighten me what are they and what do they do.

Used on fast bikes (and the Fazers!) to drive the rear wheel, unlike slow heavy bikes, designed for REALLY old men, that need a shaft.

Some serious luck there matey and what could have been an expensive bill if it had all gone pear shaped

Sod the bill, What about the danger to me!

I suspect the owner before him left off these surplus heavy bits to make the bike that bit quicker.

The lengths people will goto to try to make the Fazer a fast and decent bike hey?

Also sounds like Ghoti has a side scrap yard business too....

Nah, neigbour has an Escourt!

[alexgarner]

The lengths people will goto to try to make the Fazer a fast and decent bike hey?

Don't know how you can say something that is capable of going speeds of 140+mph slow. As far as being decent, i treat my bike with very little respect and the machine persues to be long lasting in reliability. reaper can vouch for that, he know's i'm rubbish at looking after it.

Also sounds like Ghoti has a side scrap yard business too....

Nah, neigbour has an Escourt!

so your neighbour an Excourt eh?

One from here www.escourt.co.uk/? Not work safe

[Ghoti]

alexgarner said:

so your neighbour an Excourt eh?

No, not an Excourt, but an Escort

Spelling is an agreement, not a law. It's not my fault if Mr Ford can't spell (perhaps that is why he used to use model names like 'T').

[alexgarner]

haha, touche

knew i made a mistake when i was sorting out one of the quotes, but meh