Front sprocket loose?

[Flipatron]

Hi,

Just changed my XR250r front sprocket from a 13 to a 14 which seems to have improved the ridability of the bike no end, however, the front sprocket still wobbles on the output shaft, is this normal?

Flip.

[mad4it028]

hope so as it does on my xr600

[Sage]

Me to, it does on my 600 as well.

[AIRWOLF]

Hi,

Just changed my XR250r front sprocket from a 13 to a 14 which seems to have improved the ridability of the bike no end, however, the front sprocket still wobbles on the output shaft, is this normal?

Flip.

Yes.

Oh, and welcome to the site.

[Flipatron]

Yes.

Oh, and welcome to the site.

Thanks, only just bought the bike. Still trying to find my way around the mystery of green laning and then I'll be off exploring before winter sets in

[TRANSPORTER]

Welcome to the world of off roading, yep dont worry about the wobble they all do that sir ahem, no its ok they do all do that.

[DaveS]

And another vote for a wobbly front sprocket on my 400.

Just changed mine at the weekend and cut too many links off the brand new chain as well!
Slaps head! Doh!
More haste less speed needed!!!!

[jasonbc]

Hi,

Just changed my XR250r front sprocket from a 13 to a 14 which seems to have improved the ridability of the bike no end, however, the front sprocket still wobbles on the output shaft, is this normal?

Flip.

mY 400 DOES IT ASWELL

[Pieeyedpiper]

What a relief, thought my 250's sprocket or shaft was shagged!

[Flipatron]

OK, looks like it's a design feature but I wonder why? I'd have thought being solid on the shaft would be the ideal way to fix it, less wear etc. Maybe it allows for movement when there's ****e on the chain?