sprockets/chain's

[ddtwelve]

Hi guys just a quickie just to see what you think of this front sprocket does it look good or replacement due not telling you the mileage as somepeople have mileage phobias get to a certain mileage and hey Preesto you got to change this that and the other say what ya think as a newbie im still learning

[limax2]

I have seen worse but I would say yes replacement is due. If a decent chain has always been lubricated then the front sprocket is always the first thing in the drive train to show wear. Good practice is to change booth sprockets and the chain at the same time. However if the chain is not showing signs of wear it makes economic sence to just fit a new front sprocket. (No doubt some will slate me for that comment). However never fit a new chain to a worn sprocket,that doesn't make any sence.
Your comment about mileage is spot-on as there are so many factors that affect the life of the drive chain, including lubrication and correct adjustment.

[Fazerider]

There is slight hooking visible, but not bad enough to make me want to change it just yet... particularly since it looks like an OE one (i.e. quieter than the cheap ones).

[chaz]

What's that rusty looking thing, didn't have one of those on mine?

[Poodyboy]

What's that rusty looking thing?

That's his bike

[Fatherbiker]

I have just changed my chain and sprockets but with good reason. The bike sounded so bad when riding it through the grounching of the partially seized chain links that it made it impossible to ride. I had my very first ride on my trusty steed yesterday!!...Only being a 6, she doesn't seem to have a lot of oomph up to 5000rpm but after that .....bloody hell it flies!...........Needs a new noisier can now!
Your picture doesn't look as though it needs it just yet but if the bike chatters to you when you free wheel then definately replace the chain and both sprockets. Ebay £71.00 for a full set!