What happens if chain sprocket is damaged?

If the teeth are worn bad enough the chain may not roll off the sprocket as it turns. This could cause the wheel to lock up and result in a uncontrolable skid. The lack of chain tension could also cause the chain to fall off and jam in the drive train. You might ruin the wheel or damage the engine and transmission.

What does less teeth on a sprocket do?

Substituting a larger front or smaller rear sprocket lowers the ratio (sometimes called “taller” gearing), resulting in more speed for a given engine rpm. Likewise, a smaller front or larger rear sprocket gives less speed for a given rpm (“shorter” gearing).

Do I need a new chain if I change sprocket size?

If you can only pull the chain away half or less of the tooth height than you’ll be fine. If you can exposed more than 1 half of a sprocket tooth then the chain is worn.

Why do chain sprockets get damaged?

Mostly sprockets are damaged owing to misaligned chains. If you ride an ADV and take it off the road frequently, your chain should always be free from corrosion and well lubricated. Chain tension is super important too so take a look at your instruction manual clearly and adjust the torque.

How long does chain sprocket last?

It depends on the way you maintain it. If the chain was cleaned and lubed properly for every 400–500 kms, it will last upto 32k kms(it’s my personal experience) and if the maintenance was too poor, the entire set along with both rear and front sprocket will wear off within 15k kms.

How do you know if your sprocket is worn out?

Another, much easier way to check for a worn chain is to try to pull the chain away from the rear of the sprocket on the rear wheel. If the chain is worn, you’ll reveal about half a tooth of the sprocket. A new chain will wrap around the sprocket snugly and won’t pull away.

What does the number of teeth on a sprocket mean?

Larger number means more torque less top end, smaller number more speed less torque. A rule of thumb for every tooth you go down or up on the front sprocket it is equal to a 3 tooth change in the opposite way on the rear.

How long should a chain and sprocket last?

A chain can last anywhere from about 500 miles to 5000, depending on the quality of the chain, the sprockets, how the bike is ridden, and the maintenance. I clean my chain about twice a year, whether it needs it or not, and I get about 2000 miles out of mine.

What happens when a motorcycle chain breaks?

You will loose power from your back wheel because the chain is no longer delivering the drive the engine is giving. You’ll usually hear a loud clanking sound and feel a slight jolt when a chain breaks. The most likely scenerio that will happen with the chain is that it will shoot straight back behind you.

When should a sprocket be replaced?

The time to replace sprockets isn’t after the teeth are severely curled or worn down to a nub. Or when the chain starts jumping the cogs. To maintain top, reliable performance of your bike and to minimize damage to other components, sprocket replacement should happen long before then.

How do you calculate the number of teeth on a sprocket?

The easiest way to calculate sprocket ratio is to count the number of teeth on both the driving and the driven sprockets and divide the first by the second. This ratio tells you how many times the driven sprocket turns for every revolution of the driving sprocket.