[DTMsurf]

It does not look nearly as bad as the rear but I dont think the teeth should be that sharp.
http://www.ducatimonster.org/cgi-bi...=DML_Member_Bikes&image=sprocket.JPG&img=&tt=

 

[AlexB]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

Hmm.. I'm not at all an expert on this.. but from the looks of it, I'd say it's time for a new one...

 

[Guest]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

Spent

 

[ducman851]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

Dang Bill!! I guess we aint ridin on Sunday, huh?

 

[test-reg]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

it should work well as a wood cutting tool.

 

[Bing]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

The word for that down under is "Rooted!"

 

[DTMsurf]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

O.K. so I just went and checked out my chain. It is a DID 520 ERV2 which according to Ca-cycleworks is the best damn chain you can buy. When I bought the bike the guy told me It was a new chain. I think he replaced the chain on already worn (13,000 mi.) sprockets and did not keep it tight enough. I am still holding on to the hope I can keep my chain, its a $140 chain and I cant afford all my parts Ive got at powder coat much less two new sprockets and a chain. I am thinking of going 14/41 so I can gear down and keep the stock chain length.

 

[Speeddog]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

IMHO, both of your sprockets should be mounted on a plaque and hung on the wall, with a small engraved plate: "Courtesy of (insert P.O.'s name here)". The P.O. didn't give your Duc a good home.

Also, IMHO that chain is thrashed, running on sprockets that far gone tortures it severely. Doesn't matter how good of a chain that was on 'em, those sprockets would ruin any chain.

Buy yourself some peace of mind with new parts.

Just my recommendation, DTM, I'm not slaggin' ya.

 

[DTMsurf]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

I know what I need to do, and your right. I just keep tryin to talk myself out of the inevitable. Looks like Ill be spendin about $250 in the very near future. I have been fixing problems that were caused by the poor maintenance the PO did for 4 months. The sad part is the guy said he was a race tech and had a M750, a 998 and two dirt bikes in his garage! His garage was spotless and super organized. You should see mine its a mess! At least I take care of my bikes. The bastard!

 

[ScottRNelson]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

One of the drawbacks of buying a used bike is finding out all of the stupid things the previous owner(s) did. I'm still fixing little odds and ends on my ST2, but at least I knew to expect it, since it's a salvage bike and the guy I bought it from bought it from the one who "restored" it. I knew it was going to need some help when the owner was riding it to my house for me (broken hand, remember) and I could see in my rearview mirror that the back wheel was almost two inches off to the side of the front.

With some loving care it's turned into a pretty decent machine, but I'll probably always consider it to be a beater.

 

[Guest]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

DTMsurf,

how many miles did you have on your sprocket???

 

[DTMsurf]

Re: O.K. so what do you think of the front sprocke

I dont know, if its the stock one its got 14,000