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bad clutch, or...?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by munkiep, Apr 12, 2010.

  1. munkiep

    munkiep Member

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    i was wondering if a badly, and i mean BADLY worn sprocket and loose chain would give the same symptoms as a slipping clutch? i can lift the bottom chain up and down about 2 inches and the top of the chain is darn near the same. and the rear sprocket teeth look almost identical to the ones in this picture... hehe
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    Wow... not sure about the symptoms, but that does not look pretty.
     
    shnuffy, Apr 12, 2010
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    That's hideous! Does it come with matching bald tyres? 8O
     
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    You need to stop riding the bike and replace the chain and both sprockets.

    If the chain breaks, it can come up and BREAK the starter, its mounting points off the case and worse.
     
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    oh im not riding the bike anymore. ive just been riding it around the block every once in a while to adjust the carbs. ive got a new sprocket set and chain to put on this weekend. and yes, it has a matching bald rear tire with a couple of plugs in it :D
     
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    Th teeth on that sprocket HAVE felt like a slipping clutch!
     
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