'75 CB550K1 Gulf - Round...3, the fun stuff
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JustinLonghorn
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Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - root of the problem: sprocket
Can I ride it?
Can I ride it?
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - root of the problem: sprocket
So, pretty pathetic customer service from Sprocket Specialists today. The lady I spoke to insisted that, were the sprocket out of round, "most of the teeth would have stripped off". I laughed at her, then she laughed at me saying I was basically SOL. I finally convinced her to accept me sending the sprocket in for measuring and she said they would "see what's up".
I'd highly recommend some place else for your sprocket needs...
So, pretty pathetic customer service from Sprocket Specialists today. The lady I spoke to insisted that, were the sprocket out of round, "most of the teeth would have stripped off". I laughed at her, then she laughed at me saying I was basically SOL. I finally convinced her to accept me sending the sprocket in for measuring and she said they would "see what's up".
I'd highly recommend some place else for your sprocket needs...
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - root of the problem: sprocket
Just curious, was she an engineer or designer? Anybody answering the phones probably shouldn't come up with such a solution........
But if it's out of round, that sounds like a defective product. I would hope it's under some kind of warranty.
And the bike looks great as usual Chris!
Just curious, was she an engineer or designer? Anybody answering the phones probably shouldn't come up with such a solution........
But if it's out of round, that sounds like a defective product. I would hope it's under some kind of warranty.
And the bike looks great as usual Chris!
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - root of the problem: sprocket
Thanks guys. Rich, I have no idea who or what she was. The whole conversation was strange. At one point she wanted me to talk to the owner.
I still don't see how an out-of-round sprocket "would definitely" strip off teeth. I mean, in the tight spots it's no different than running your chain a little too tight. Not like it's tight enough to completely bind movement...?
But hey, I'm no customer service representative...
Thanks guys. Rich, I have no idea who or what she was. The whole conversation was strange. At one point she wanted me to talk to the owner.
I still don't see how an out-of-round sprocket "would definitely" strip off teeth. I mean, in the tight spots it's no different than running your chain a little too tight. Not like it's tight enough to completely bind movement...?
But hey, I'm no customer service representative...
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - root of the problem: sprocket
You can quickly measure the bore out to the root of the teeth at several places to see how far they are out of concentric. Or mount the bore on an arbor and spin it to see the out of round condition.
You can quickly measure the bore out to the root of the teeth at several places to see how far they are out of concentric. Or mount the bore on an arbor and spin it to see the out of round condition.
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - root of the problem: sprocket
she looks great, again. I won't even ask to ride her unless the key to my two year build is in your hands. But I will be calling when I finish her up and come up to spokane to let my brother see what his birthday gift turned in to. although that will be next summer at best. :-\
she looks great, again. I won't even ask to ride her unless the key to my two year build is in your hands. But I will be calling when I finish her up and come up to spokane to let my brother see what his birthday gift turned in to. although that will be next summer at best. :-\
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - root of the problem: sprocket
Pm'd you rhavindog, and i'll definitely look into rebel gear.
Teazer, I taped a piece of wire to the shock lower while I had the bike on the swing arm stand with the chain off. This allowed me to see the difference in sprocket position as I spun the wheel. What I didn't realize until I pulled and actually measured it, was the actual sprocket checks out fine. It's the bolt hole pattern they drilled for a cb550 where the problem is. The holes look to be carelessly drilled. The distances from center hole to bolt holes varies quite a bit. And there's enough play in the center hole to let the sprocket sit where it needs to, to fit over the studs. Shoddy work that I didn't catch when I installed it.
Pm'd you rhavindog, and i'll definitely look into rebel gear.
Teazer, I taped a piece of wire to the shock lower while I had the bike on the swing arm stand with the chain off. This allowed me to see the difference in sprocket position as I spun the wheel. What I didn't realize until I pulled and actually measured it, was the actual sprocket checks out fine. It's the bolt hole pattern they drilled for a cb550 where the problem is. The holes look to be carelessly drilled. The distances from center hole to bolt holes varies quite a bit. And there's enough play in the center hole to let the sprocket sit where it needs to, to fit over the studs. Shoddy work that I didn't catch when I installed it.
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - root of the problem: sprocket
Thanks guys. I'll look into both places tonight. I think I'm just going to write this one off as I really don't care to receive another from SS. As much as they should eat it, it's not worth the potential headache.
Thanks guys. I'll look into both places tonight. I think I'm just going to write this one off as I really don't care to receive another from SS. As much as they should eat it, it's not worth the potential headache.
cyclefreak
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Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - be back in October
Be safe, and check in when you can.
Be safe, and check in when you can.
03rangerxlt
Been Around the Block
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - be back in October
Damn it! You can't go anywhere, I need ya! Lol
Damn it! You can't go anywhere, I need ya! Lol
JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Re: '75 CB550K1 Gulf - be back in October
You know where we'll be, if'n you need us, sir.
You know where we'll be, if'n you need us, sir.
