Swingarm/sprocket clearance

DribbleDuke

DribbleDuke

Hey guys I just noticed today (other then the fact that I need to clean and grease my chain), that the clearance between the sprocket and the swingarm seems really small (like not even 1/4 inch..)
I have a vortex sprocket (+2), are you seeing similar clearance on your bikes?

Thanks!

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SDNerd

SDNerd

Mine looks the same. I hope you used Loctite on the sprocket bolts. They tend to loosen and the nut scrapes the swing arm. If not, do yourself a favor and catch this now before it catches you.
AGRO!

AGRO!

Cool thanks, damn that looks close, Im thinking if it bends at all under hard acceleration it's probably 1/32" of the swingarm. I had it replaced at the KTM dealer, so I'd like to think he used locktight...but I might redo it as a precaution...

If I hear a strange noise I'll know where it's coming for and it will force me to take the swingarm off and have it powder coated black
AGRO!

AGRO!

That's how it is - close.
AGRO!

AGRO!

Don't forget the chain lube
AGRO!

AGRO!

Yeah I'm usually pretty religious about it. I guess I've just been riding so much lately...but just finished greasing it and cleaning up the sprocket and wheel with some good old WD-40 Looks brand new!
xrpilot

xrpilot

Are you in Australia?
Aphex

Aphex

Canada
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AGRO!

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ma1290rky

ma1290rky

Duct tape and WD-40 is international solutions
SDNerd

SDNerd

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