sprocket problem!!!

[double agent]

I changed my f/r sprockets and now my bike has a hard time shifting. I thought I might have put the front on backwards ,so I switched it and the same thing . also when the bike is in neutral the rear spins up,feels like the clutch is constantly grabing. I am out of ideas and patience. anyone?

[ZX-12R]

New sprockets shouldn't have anything to do with the symptoms you have.

Sounds like your clutch adjustment is out of kilter. You will probably have to adjust your cable so the clutch completely disengages when the handle is pulled in. As you have discovered, it is damn near impossible to shift a bike when the transmission is loaded.

Play with the cable adjustment first and then get back to us.

[double agent]

the bike was fine before I touched the sprocket. I never even went near any clutch adjustments.

[oreo_n2]

how tight is your chain?

[lopycam]

Originally posted by oreo_n2
how tight is your chain?

I bet it is too tight.

[double agent]

the chain was not even tight yet . I brought it to THE PIT STOP,and tony who knows my bike had no clue,yet.

[double agent]

bent shift rod!!!!! from having the rear off the ground and in gear and put impact gun to countersaft nut.


expensive mistake.

[oreo_n2]

D'OH!

[OreoGaborio]

ooohhhh, shitty. How much is that gonna cost ya?

[double agent]

aprox- $600 labor. dont know how many of the 3 shifters are bent but approx $45-50 each. while I'm spending the money and have the motor out Im trying to think of mods to do.hehehe

[KB]

First off that sucks

Secondly WTF was you thinkin with the impact? Damn that sucks dood.

You need to pull the engine to fix that?

Good luck brotha.

KB

[double agent]

the bearing behind the case and the (washer) that was behind it was locked on the shaft also 3rd/4thgear need replacing.
so-- lesson learned. don't take off front sprocket with rear tire in the air and in gear.

[JeffL]

Originally posted by double agent
the bearing behind the case and the (washer) that was behind it was locked on the shaft also 3rd/4thgear need replacing.
so-- lesson learned. don't take off front sprocket with rear tire in the air and in gear.

Why not? Thats how I did it, except with a breaker bar. Tell your transmission to not be such a pussy.

[Double"D"]

That sucks Chris, big money for a little mistake.

[Billy]

Originally posted by double agent
the bearing behind the case and the (washer) that was behind it was locked on the shaft also 3rd/4thgear need replacing.
so-- lesson learned. don't take off front sprocket with rear tire in the air and in gear.

So I'm assuming the correct way to do the front spocket is with both wheels on the ground and in neutral?

I usually don't mess with the front spocket. But it would be nice to know.

[bigred875]

Originally posted by JeffL
Why not? Thats how I did it, except with a breaker bar. Tell your transmission to not be such a pussy.

you are lucky too..that is absolutely the wrong way to do it....have someone step on the rear break or sit a 2x4 in between the swingarm and a spoke....

very $$ mistake to make...sorry to hear

[double agent]

yeah, I was one step ahead of myself. good idea red about the 2x4 I will use that next time.( by the way spell check)
break or sit ?

[KB]

I use the 2x4 method myself.

Works mint guy!!!!