[dsn_klr650] front sprocket question - asap as i need to ride t

[Mark]

I wouldn't sweat it for temporary use until you can get a new OEM keeper plate. I once used a circlip from a SAAB CV joint for several hundred miles. Many MX bikes use circlips as stock. Mark B2 A2 At 10:58 PM +1000 5/8/2000, Ted Palmer wrote:

>Gord Hunt wrote: > > > I just bought a 14 tooth front sprocket for my KLR600. When going >to install > > it I noticed that instead of having a clip and 2 bolts holding it on this > > new one (a Sprocket Specialists) has only a c-clip holding it on (no bolts > > and no bolt holes in the sprocket. Is this normal or did the dealer maybe > > give me the wrong one ??? > >I've never seen a 600 sprocket held on with a circlip before. >Without seeing the circlip, I'd be more inclined to trust the Kwaka >standard system. >You'd think that if the circlip worked so well, the factory would have >used it as it would have eliminated 2 other parts. > >Mister_T