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What is the purpose of the chain and sprocket in a motorcycle?
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∙ 12y ago
To provide power from the motor to the rear wheel in which to make it go
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What does chain and sprocket do?
A chain and sprocket is used for the transfer of rotational energy from one place to another. Usually for the purpose of motorized transport in various types of motorcycles.
Is there a transmission in a motorcycle?
Yes there is, otherwise it would not be able to drive. The transmission is the gears, the chain and the sprocket. Some motorcycles have a drive shaft instead of a chain.
What is the drive chain size for 2003 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 motorcycle?
with a standard 17t front sprocket and a 42t rear sprocket the standard chain size is a 525 ( x-ring or O-ring) 124 link.
What is the difference between sprocket and chain wheel?
Sprocket and chain and what?
Can a damage front sprocket affect motorcycle performance?
Absolutely, depending how messed up it is, it can damage your chain, which can damage your rear sprocket. The chain can jump teeth or jump off and jam the back wheel or engine. If the chain breaks you could be heading for a whole world of physical and financial pain. Get it changed.
What is the definition of a sprocket?
A sprocket is a gear or wheel with metal teeth or cogs that mesh with a track or chain directly or indirectly. Sprockets are commonly found in car and motorcycle engines, bicycles and in most machines with rotary motion.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a motorcycle belt drive compared to a drive chain?
Belt drive is quieter, but can be damaged by stones caught between belt and sprocket.
How do you increase the speed of a motorcycle?
You can change the chain sprockets of most motorcycles to get a higher top speed. Reduce the rear sprocket numerically, and/or increase the front sprocket numerically. A higher profile tire will also increase top speed slightly.
How does a bike chain stay on the sprocket?
The chainring by the pedals and the sprocket(s) by the rear wheel.
How do you keep a chain from jamming in the sprocket on a small McCulloch chain saw?
Normally that indicates a worn out sprocket. Replace and you should be OK.
Does the Peugeot 407 have a timing belt or timing chain?
Both, cranshaft to camshaft sprocket, belt, camshaft sprocket to cams, chain.
What is a minimum plain bore sprocket?
A minimum plain bore sprocket is a roller chain sprocket with a hole drilled through the center. A finished bore sprocket is a roller chain sprocket with a hole drilled through the center augmented by either a keyway or set screws.
