sprocket reversible?

[greg78gs750]

hi guys, i had the opportunity to remove my front sprocket when doing some work under the clutch cover. the sprockets are fairly new, but there is a little wear. not enough to replace, imo, (less than 10000 mi, and new chain kept in adjustment) but i was wondering if the front sprocket can be turned around to even the wear out? it seems pretty symmetrical, but i dont know.....

thanks!

greg

[cbrophy22]

Yes, you can flip a sprocket. My brother did it to his dirt bike with no problem at all.

[Road_Clam]

Yes, you can flip a sprocket. My brother did it to his dirt bike with no problem at all.

Not if it's an OEM type GS with a 630 "offset" type sprocket.

[rphillips]

It's been a long time, but I don't remember the O.E.M. sprocket on my GS 1000 & GS 1100's being off-set. I've just been thinking, in the last few days, about fliping the sprocket on the wife's 550. Haven't taken it apart to see if it's the same on both sides yet.

[greg78gs750]

this one looks pretty symmetrical....not 'offset"....ill give it a try. what's the worst that can happen?!?!?!?!

[Road_Clam]

this one looks pretty symmetrical....not 'offset"....ill give it a try. what's the worst that can happen?!?!?!?!

A derailed, chain at 60 mph locking up the rear wheel sending you into a tree?


personally I think I would just replace the sprocket......

[rphillips]

Just a thought, If the sprocket is marked, install it to go the specified direction. If it isn't marked, that should indicate it doesn't matter.

[greg78gs750]

A derailed, chain at 60 mph locking up the rear wheel sending you into a tree?


personally I think I would just replace the sprocket......

right. i was being facetious. the sprocket is really in pretty good shape, you cant actually see any wear, you can just feel it is a little smoothed out. thanks guys!

[rphillips]

That's what i like about this old world, each of us usually do what we think is best. Here I like both options, now I must figure what I think is the best for me.