12-05-14, 09:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-05-14, 09:27 PM by Millietant.)
I'm with Fazersharp on this one regarding the plastic bits - if you clean and degrease the sprocket, around it and the inside of the cover, you should be able to make out the pieces as parts of the plastic on the sprocket.
The plastic section breaking up might be one of the causes of the some of the noises you're hearing. It might just be the pictures, but your sprocket teeth look hooked (shagged) and both the chain and sprocket look rusty - ie not well lubed and likely worm out.
I'd replace both - and the rear sprocket at the same time.
Given the decent mid range power, would anyone else suggest getting a front sprocket with one extra tooth and a rear sprocket with two less teeth - from riding my son's '03 Fazer 600 I reckon the bike would pull it easily and the difference would be noticeable at cruising speeds, but not in the lower gears (might help improve fuel economy on longer runs too).
Cheers
The plastic section breaking up might be one of the causes of the some of the noises you're hearing. It might just be the pictures, but your sprocket teeth look hooked (shagged) and both the chain and sprocket look rusty - ie not well lubed and likely worm out.
I'd replace both - and the rear sprocket at the same time.
Given the decent mid range power, would anyone else suggest getting a front sprocket with one extra tooth and a rear sprocket with two less teeth - from riding my son's '03 Fazer 600 I reckon the bike would pull it easily and the difference would be noticeable at cruising speeds, but not in the lower gears (might help improve fuel economy on longer runs too).
Cheers