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My first project - 1974 CB360 K0

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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Presumably you have actually counted the teeth on the front sprocket as well or is it stamped on it?
One tooth more makes a big differance.
Does your new chain sit fully on the sprockets as it should?

Otherwise I'm stumped ???

Craizeehair:
Haven’t counted the teeth on the new sprocket but it’s stamped and from DSS so presumably ok.

Laverda Dave:
Count the number of teeth on the rear sprocket as well. Just because it's the original sprocket as when you got the bike doesn't mean the PO has at some point changed the sprocket and altered the gearing.

Craizeehair:
Well…

Don’t I feel like a silly sausage!!!

I counted the teeth on both sprockets, no problem there, I made sure the wheel was pushed as far forward as it could be, no problem there, I tried the cable tie, no joy. I tried joining the links on the sprocket so as there was as little play as possibly, no joy there either.

I had pretty much given up hope, sat back on the stool and admitted defeat and just sat staring at the bloomin back wheel and stupid chain that wouldn’t fit.

That’s when I saw it, staring me in the face. I’ve heard that nobody puts baby in the corner but someone should put me in the corner, with a big pointy hat!

The chain adjuster stopper was back to front!!!

Two minutes later the chain is on and fits and looks just dandy!!

Thanks for all the suggestions,

Johnny4428:
😂😂🤭 You won’t be the first or last to do something silly! At least you’re willing to admit it too. Very satisfying to get it sorted too.

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