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Old 02-16-2006, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Al Magaloff
The chain gears rarely, if ever need replacing. That's the purpose of a true roller chain. If your chain gears are worn to the point of replacement, the motor will need much more than gears.
Any motorcycle guy will tell you that a streched chain will wear the sprockets. Then, when they get nice and sharp, they will even wear out a brand new chain.

I, also, have never seen a crank sprocket worn out on any MB. Only cam sprockets.
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