Worn sprockets? Some kind of judder on acceleration xj550r

Hya all,

I ride a 1981 xj550r 8v4. So as of late Ive been starting to feel some kind of judder when accelerating hard and it seems like it has been getting more frequent. It has a new clutch and all, and besides it doesnt really feel like a clutch issue where u would have it rev and not accelerate.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

I cannot seem to get my full message posted on account of spam like or inappropriate content

 

There is this one sentence containing something that I cannot get posted; slan ting t eeth. the sprockets have sl anting t eeth

 

could it be the sprockets?

 

They look worn to me. I have seen worse but there is still some wear on the teeth.

 

that rear sprocket is junk.

chain mus be kept in spec for adjustment or you will feel the slack come and go on accelaration.

replace both sprockets and get an o ring chain

 

Thanks for the replies guys!

I will go and replace the sprockets and chain. Let's hope this fixes it (think there's a very good chance it will).

Cheers

 

My xj550 was experiencing gentle 'surging' some years ago. Checked ignition, fuel, etc.. turns out new sprocket and chain solved it..and they weren't in as worn a condition as yours. In any case, you need to replace them.

 

keep your new stuff oiled, it makes a big difference.
o-ring chain is worth it

 

My MZ TS 150 was hideous looking but it had a fully enclosed chain and sprockets.

 

back in the day the chain on my ts185 suzuki would look like muddy rope after a day in the strip mines

 

That's a long time ago Polock the old TS single cylinder two stroke l liked them the on off roader. I had a cup under the gas cap for measuring oil the Suzuki the had a seperate two stroke tank. Those were the days.