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front sprocket washer

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Can anyone tell me if I can reuse the washer that is between the front sprocket and the nut that holds it in place? Or should I buy a new one?
 
Use a new unbent section of the washer to reuse it. Bending the same section again may break it.
 
I didn't realize it was bent. I'll have to check it again more closely. Thanks for the tip.
 
You are talking about the lockwasher you bend up around the bolt to keep it from coming off?
 
tkent02 said:
You are talking about the lockwasher you bend up around the bolt to keep it from coming off?
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I'm on my phone, so I can't pull up a parts fiche, but it's the first washer that's after the 32mm nut. I haven't looked at it very closely, so I'm not sure if it's bent.
 
Once you torque down the 32 mm nut, you bend one side of the washer up against one face of the nut, to provide a lock

I just installed a new OEM nut, noticed it came with thread locker on the threads
 
Washer

Washer

There's a similar washer on the hub around the clutch basket. I have a new one I ordered for the next time I venture into another clutch job.

Definitely do not bend it in the same area...it will weaken and snap off as was stated above.



Ed
 
GSXR7ED said:
There's a similar washer on the hub around the clutch basket. I have a new one I ordered for the next time I venture into another clutch job.

Definitely do not bend it in the same area...it will weaken and snap off as was stated above.



Ed
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Any harm in re-using the washer and nut that is on there now (as long as I bend it in a different spot)? Or should I just get a new one?
 
GSXR7ED said:
There's a similar washer on the hub around the clutch basket. I have a new one I ordered for the next time I venture into another clutch job.

Definitely do not bend it in the same area...it will weaken and snap off as was stated above.



Ed
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Good to know. Changing the clutch springs and checking the plates is my next priority after replacing this chain.
 
Bendable Washer

Bendable Washer

AX2007 said:
Any harm in re-using the washer and nut that is on there now (as long as I bend it in a different spot)? Or should I just get a new one?
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Shouldn't be a problem as was stated by tkent.

AX2007 said:
Good to know. Changing the clutch springs and checking the plates is my next priority after replacing this chain.
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I just went ahead and bought the $1.50 OEM washer along with other items I needed. Been averaging about $25 per order on: partsoutlaw.com.

I've got the rear drums to do yet but when I do, I might just do the 530 conversion and also add a fork brace from here:

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/StoreFront

So many things to look forward to. I also want to have the local machine shop fabricate some side covers for me. My bike has come a long way and I have the GSR and its members to thank for that.


Ed
 
GSXR7ED said:
Shouldn't be a problem as was stated by tkent.



I just went ahead and bought the $1.50 OEM washer along with other items I needed. Been averaging about $25 per order on: partsoutlaw.com.

I've got the rear drums to do yet but when I do, I might just do the 530 conversion and also add a fork brace from here:

http://www.fastfromthepast.com/servlet/StoreFront

So many things to look forward to. I also want to have the local machine shop fabricate some side covers for me. My bike has come a long way and I have the GSR and its members to thank for that.


Ed
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Do you think that fork brace will make a big difference in the front end stability? On my bike, the front end always felt a little squirrely, but it might just be the craptastic tires.

I plan on making fiberglass sidecovers by making forms from the sidecovers I have now. I would use the ones I have, but one of them is cracked, plus I think I can put in metal tabs instead of plastic ones to hold them in place.
 
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