01-05-17, 02:44 PM
Hi,
Bought a 2002 FZS600 last month, was praying that I wouldn't be one of the unlucky ones with a stripped countershaft, but looks like I am :'(
I removed the front sprocket cover last week and was relieved to see no welded nut, and the sprocket was still there, so I assumed it was all fine. However after replacing the sprocket for a new one and tightening it back up, it would tighten a small amount, and then loosen again, so I'm lucky it didn't come off over the last 400 miles I've done.
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The threads on the shaft look shot, so I'm not sure if re-threading would work?
I'm thinking I may as well weld the nut to the shaft, would I have to weld the full circumference of the nut, or would some spot welds suffice?
I'd like to be able to grind it off and replace in the future if possible.
Also, will a garage be likely to weld this for me, or would it be classed as unsafe?
Bought a 2002 FZS600 last month, was praying that I wouldn't be one of the unlucky ones with a stripped countershaft, but looks like I am :'(
I removed the front sprocket cover last week and was relieved to see no welded nut, and the sprocket was still there, so I assumed it was all fine. However after replacing the sprocket for a new one and tightening it back up, it would tighten a small amount, and then loosen again, so I'm lucky it didn't come off over the last 400 miles I've done.
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[/URL][/size]The threads on the shaft look shot, so I'm not sure if re-threading would work?
I'm thinking I may as well weld the nut to the shaft, would I have to weld the full circumference of the nut, or would some spot welds suffice?
I'd like to be able to grind it off and replace in the future if possible.
Also, will a garage be likely to weld this for me, or would it be classed as unsafe?