[dsn_klr650] front sprocket wobble

[David Kleber]

"Jeffrey L. Walker" wrote:

> > > Hello All, > > Yeah, just a skosh jealous about you all going to Moab, have fun > > and post lots of pics. My query is I'm wondering if I should be > > worried about my front sprocket wobbling a bit on the countershaft. > > The bolts are tight and the clip is on okay, just wondering why it > > seems so loose still. Also, I think I may have traced a small oil > > leak > > to the seal of the countershaft(?) has this ever happened to anyone? > > > > How hard would this be to change the oil seal behind the sprocket? > > One more thing, is there a replacement gasket available for the stock > > exhaust pipe connection with the cylinder head? > > TIA, > > Eric > > A 8 > > > > Been running your chain a little too tight eh? You need to call Jake > Jakeman and get his countershaft shims to fix that wobble. You can find his > number listed on the Dual Sport News website, or maybe someone here knows it > off the top of their head?

I just ordered Jake's stainless steel sprocket retainer and shims a few days ago. Here is Jake's contact info: Jake Jakemen Sagebrush Machine Shop 49 s400, PO Box 339 Milford, Utah 84751-0039 (435) 387-5575 Jake's a hell of a nice guy. I should be getting my retainer and shim kit within the next few days. I'll post my opinion after I do the instal. -Dave Kleber Pittsburgh, PA http://www.city-net.com/~davekle/

> > You can replace that oil seal without taking the bike apart, you have to > carefully pry the old one out without damaging any metal surfaces, and then > press a new one in. Search the archives on this, it has been covered. > > Jeff > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Missing old school friends? Find them here: > http://click.egroups.com/1/4055/5/_/911801/_/959962535/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com