Sunstar sprocket

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Thanks for the info Tom. So you went 16/44. Isn't the 44 rear quite a bit smaller outer diameter than the stocker? If so, I'd think it would look a little funny if the chain guard doesn't cover it right. You know, the guard looking like it's mounted too high now?
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Sorry to change the subject.
I'm sure you all know that lockwasher has to be folded over the nut. That nut commonly loosens up even after torquing it to factory spec'. The only thing keeping it on is that washer, which is plenty as long as it's folded down correctly.

[rphillips]

Hey chief, install your old sprocket, not to spec torque, but snug it up good. Measure from an exact point on the engine case, to the center of a tooth on the old sprocket. Then do the same with your new sprocket, using no spacer. I think it should measure the same, as I don't think the noise dampeners affect the sprocket spacing

[195suz]

Those plates where vucanizied to the sprocket to cut down on chain noise

[Tom MLC]

Thanks for the info Tom. So you went 16/44. Isn't the 44 rear quite a bit smaller outer diameter than the stocker? If so, I'd think it would look a little funny if the chain guard doesn't cover it right. You know, the guard looking like it's mounted too high now?

Oops! I think I mis-stated the facts Kieth. Seems I went 2 up in the front, and 6 in the back. So I went from 15/42 to 17/48. That give me the same gear ratio. I didn't think about clearance on the chain guard. We'll just have to see about that.

[Guest]

Hey chief, install your old sprocket, not to spec torque, but snug it up good. Measure from an exact point on the engine case, to the center of a tooth on the old sprocket. Then do the same with your new sprocket, using no spacer. I think it should measure the same, as I don't think the noise dampeners affect the sprocket spacing

You're right. I followed up on Philip's link and it doesn't require any spacers.
Thanks everyone.
Bill