[dsn_klr650] noise and front sprocket?

[Alan L Henderson]

>sprockets being year specific made me think of something. My old front >sprocket had two bolts that held it on in addition to the large C clip. The >new sprocket did not have the holes for the bolts. This noise started right >around the time I put the new sprockets and chain on. Does it sound likely >to anyone that I might have put the wrong front sprocket on and it is making >the knocking sound because it has some play laterally? > >Jim A2 >

Sounds like you have the wrong front sprocket. The only thing that is locating the sprocket is the engine on the right and the cover on the left, not a good situation at all. You really need that funny washer with the cuts for the splines and the two holes bolted to the sprocket to properly locate the sprocket on the splined output shaft. Myself, I wouldn't ride the bike with that front sprocket in place. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa