Rear sprocket damper question

AZGeezer · 01-15-2011, 11:08 PM

I had the rear wheel off the other day to change the tire and noticed that there was quite a bit of play between the rubber sprocket damper and the cogs in the rear wheel hub. Consequently the sprocket turns back and forth about 1/4" before it engages the wheel. I looked in the service manual to see how much play there should be, but couldn't find any specs. Does anyone know if there should be any play and if so how much? The bike rides fine and I don't notice any jerking or lashing in the driveline. Just thought I should check it out.

blaine · 01-15-2011, 11:16 PM

Welcome to the forum.A little bit of play normal.If you don't notice any jerking or back lash it is fine.If you want to replace it for your piece of mind,it is pretty cheap.
:cool: :2tup:

JWR · 01-16-2011, 12:12 AM

You will not notice any thing while riding.

The most noticeable is when parked. I had a lot of slack in mine, but no problems.

Sarris · 01-16-2011, 10:35 AM

I replaced mine every time I replaced my rear tire. (It's cheap!) It makes for a smoother off the line start.

AZGeezer · 01-16-2011, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the quick responses. As long as I am not noticing any driveability problems, I think I will just continue to monitor it.

Water Warrior 2 · 01-16-2011, 02:32 PM

As long as the the rubber cushions fit snuggly they are good.

01-15-2011, 11:08 PM	#1
AZGeezer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	Rear sprocket damper question I had the rear wheel off the other day to change the tire and noticed that there was quite a bit of play between the rubber sprocket damper and the cogs in the rear wheel hub. Consequently the sprocket turns back and forth about 1/4" before it engages the wheel. I looked in the service manual to see how much play there should be, but couldn't find any specs. Does anyone know if there should be any play and if so how much? The bike rides fine and I don't notice any jerking or lashing in the driveline. Just thought I should check it out. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-15-2011, 11:16 PM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Rear sprocket damper question Welcome to the forum.A little bit of play normal.If you don't notice any jerking or back lash it is fine.If you want to replace it for your piece of mind,it is pretty cheap. :cool: :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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01-16-2011, 12:12 AM	#3
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Rear sprocket damper question You will not notice any thing while riding. The most noticeable is when parked. I had a lot of slack in mine, but no problems. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2011, 10:35 AM	#4
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Rear sprocket damper question I replaced mine every time I replaced my rear tire. (It's cheap!) It makes for a smoother off the line start. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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01-16-2011, 01:27 PM	#5
AZGeezer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 2	Re: Rear sprocket damper question Thanks for the quick responses. As long as I am not noticing any driveability problems, I think I will just continue to monitor it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2011, 02:32 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Rear sprocket damper question As long as the the rubber cushions fit snuggly they are good.
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