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Mr Calendar



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PostPosted: 15:50 - 03 Sep 2012    Post subject: Front sprocket nut coming loose. Why?, How?, What's the fix? Reply with quote

Following on from this thread on the Hysung GT125 Comet.

The nut holding the front sprocket has come off again.

So not sure why this is happening, any plausible explanation welcome.
The nut was certainly tight (1 metre breaker bar).

Short of some threadlock loctite not sure how to prevent. More important to know why suddenly occurring (over-tight chain?)
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 03 Sep 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

A new nut (they are a locknut IIRC and should really only be used once) or a tab washer if there is a groove on the shaft.

Pic of the nut and shaft please.
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PostPosted: 16:42 - 03 Sep 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

You'll have to use thread lock, if there is no lock washer.
It's a common problem on DRZ's, the recommended fix is the correct torque plus thread lock.
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PostPosted: 18:08 - 03 Sep 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Put a flat washer under it.
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