ManMango
03-05-16, 02:07 PM
Replaced my C&S recently as have half of the forum xd so apologies for another C&S thread but this may help others also!
I would like to ask is the OEM style rear sprocket directional? I don't mean the teeth but there is a slight ridge on one side which would cause the teeth to line up a couple of mm left or right depending on which direction its bolted on.
I ask because I put mine on the same way as the old one that came off. Ridges visible on the outside and noticed the chain slightly catching on inside of the front sprocket, jumping about and making a lovely click. This was all before tightening and adjusting properly.
Being new to this procedure I wasn't sure so I tightened the chain and tested. All seemed good other than still quite clicky on the front so I went on my 800 mile weekender, no issues. Now I'm back I thought I better double check on here and get it flipped over asap if it is the wrong way.
Also with my rear wheel has to go all the way back to the last 2/3 markers before it has correct tension leaving me next to no room for adjustment as it 'stretches'. I could probably remove a whole link and still be in range which It might come to within the life of the chain, any comments?
I would like to ask is the OEM style rear sprocket directional? I don't mean the teeth but there is a slight ridge on one side which would cause the teeth to line up a couple of mm left or right depending on which direction its bolted on.
I ask because I put mine on the same way as the old one that came off. Ridges visible on the outside and noticed the chain slightly catching on inside of the front sprocket, jumping about and making a lovely click. This was all before tightening and adjusting properly.
Being new to this procedure I wasn't sure so I tightened the chain and tested. All seemed good other than still quite clicky on the front so I went on my 800 mile weekender, no issues. Now I'm back I thought I better double check on here and get it flipped over asap if it is the wrong way.
Also with my rear wheel has to go all the way back to the last 2/3 markers before it has correct tension leaving me next to no room for adjustment as it 'stretches'. I could probably remove a whole link and still be in range which It might come to within the life of the chain, any comments?