Get a torch and point it into the front sprocket cover from behind, following the chain.
You should be able to see a couple of threads sticking out in the middle of the nut, or if it has the new nut fitted the nut will be totally flush with the end of the shaft with no threads showing at all.
There has been a discussion that '98 models remain unaffected, although that's not 100% proven or guaranteed yet, but saying that no '98 owners appear to have come forward with the issue either.
Or if you want to look properly you need to take the gear change lever/mechanism off, scratching or marking which position the lever is on the spline, then take the sprocket cover off.
You will highly likely damage the gasket on removal, although a lot of us haven't bothered replacing it without any bother.
Then you can check the nut properly, and clean the sprocket cover out of any built up chain lube.
No point in paying out good money for such a simple job.
If you do a bit more searching on here you'll find pictures and more tips as well. :thumbup
You should be able to see a couple of threads sticking out in the middle of the nut, or if it has the new nut fitted the nut will be totally flush with the end of the shaft with no threads showing at all.
There has been a discussion that '98 models remain unaffected, although that's not 100% proven or guaranteed yet, but saying that no '98 owners appear to have come forward with the issue either.
Or if you want to look properly you need to take the gear change lever/mechanism off, scratching or marking which position the lever is on the spline, then take the sprocket cover off.
You will highly likely damage the gasket on removal, although a lot of us haven't bothered replacing it without any bother.
Then you can check the nut properly, and clean the sprocket cover out of any built up chain lube.
No point in paying out good money for such a simple job.
If you do a bit more searching on here you'll find pictures and more tips as well. :thumbup
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