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Offline JustcallmeMrT

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Rear sprocket plate
« on: March 20, 2015, 05:50:19 PM »
Hi all, was cleaning up some parts last weekend and came across the rear sprocket plate that was on the bike.  It's pretty beat up and was wondering what the purpose of the plate is?  Can I run without?  Part no. 41211323000
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Offline LesterPiglet

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Re: Rear sprocket plate
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2015, 06:04:41 PM »
It's to stop the chain getting snarled up if it ever jumps off. I can't see a problem removing it.
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Re: Rear sprocket plate
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2015, 07:28:57 PM »
Providing you keep the correct chain tension agreed
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Re: Rear sprocket plate
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2015, 07:54:25 PM »
One less part for the list.  Thanks gents!
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Re: Rear sprocket plate
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2015, 10:49:56 PM »
I always thought the sprocket plate on these bikes looked really awful - so cut mine up  ;D

I'm pretty sure its needed to keep the seal in place too.

Here's mine - just used a dremel and a drill and then clear coated it.








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Re: Rear sprocket plate
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2015, 02:21:27 AM »
It may do Hunterso but as you have demonstrated modification is ok...in my book.
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Re: Rear sprocket plate
« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2015, 08:20:30 AM »
Looks nice!  That might be the way to go so I can keep the seal.  Thanks for the inspiration hunterso!
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